ATPS #15: The Other Big 4

For anyone confused by the title, I'm referring to the 4 other big bands (not PF, Yes, Genesis, and KC) who are often discussed a lot here on PA. Lately, I've kinda been in a Tull mood so they get my vote.

Edited by birdwithteeth11 - May 10 2008 at 16:25

I don't know any Zappa, really, so I'm not voting.

ELP would easily win from the other three, though.

Tull we meet again

RUSHHHHHHH

Did a bad thing.

Voted to spite SFTW

don't be modest ;P if you've heard ten Zappa albums then you should have quite the grasp on his music.

keith_emerson wrote: Sorry but in spite of Rush popularitity in this site, Rush is not big IMO Maybe you could mention VdGG or Pink Floyd who have at least 2 albums top ranked

He edited his post now; Pink Floyd and the other big 3 were already in a previous poll of ours.


And as to your comment, VDGG and GG surely would be the remaining 2 making a Big 10, if anything, however...

Since when was VDGG bigger than Rush in terms in absolute influence? I absolutely love Magma and Samla Mammas Manna, along with others, but I will NEVER argue that they belong in the big artists because they did not have the widespread influence and impact. Magma unarguably were one of the most innovative and creative bands of all time and you could easily say "oh, well, this artist is just as influential or more influential than ____ and should be in your list instead", but I say it comes down to bringing prog to the grand scheme of things in order for an artist to be listed as a "big" prog artist.

When it comes down to it... ask 1000 people if they know of Rush and VDGG and I bet you that the numbers would be staggeringly in favor of Rush. Their impact on prog, IMO, is not to be underestimated (especially over here in the States and in Canada), and I do believe they are underrated in their impact on this site especially.

Interesting challenge, Micky.

Even lyrics?

sinkadotentree wrote: RUSHHHHHHH

AGREEEEEEEED!

Of the four, FZ wins, but this is PA, so occasionally I need to go with actual prog bands.  So that leaves out Rush.  So ELP vs. Tull equals an ELP vote.