Favourite British Prog band/musician
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Topic: Favourite British Prog band/musician
Posted By: stechell
Subject: Favourite British Prog band/musician
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 10:43
| These are most of my favourite British bands, what are yours?? |
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Posted By: GPFR
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 10:47
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Without a doubt, The Floyd.
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Posted By: Dr Know
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 10:50
Pink Floyd first with Marillion napping at their heels in 2nd place
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Posted By: glass house
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 10:59
| Uuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh, GenesisGiant |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 11:23
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Pink Floyd!! but you know i love Rick Wakeman too ( and out of the list Radiohead) ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Alucard
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 11:27
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Glass House : GenesisGiant for me it will be: Gentle Hatfield Generator & The Giant Caravan ------------- Tadpoles keep screaming in my ear "Hey there! Rotter's Club! Explain the meaning of this song and share it" |
Posted By: NetsNJFan
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 12:12
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Posted By: Empathy
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 12:39
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You're missing Ozric Tentacles, so I went with the Floyd.
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Posted By: Junges
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 12:40
| Definitely Pink Floyd! |
Posted By: ANDREW
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 12:45
| YES |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 12:55
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I voted for PINK FLOYD, but ELP, JETHRO TULL, YES and CAMEL are my favs too. It is necessary to mention MOSTLY AUTUMN - in my opinion the best band appeared for the last 20 years. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 13:10
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Genesis for me. Out of the newer bands on that list definitely Porcupine Tree. -------------  |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 13:17
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I went with Genesis also. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 13:22
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Great list! I go with Genesis but could be VDGG or Jethro or Floyd. My list should include Hawkwind and Moody Blues and many others. For the new bands: Anathema - very good! ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 14:15
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At the beginning of my prog awakening, it was pretty much exclusively Rush and Yes, so...Yes. In fact, as much as I enjoy PF and KC, for me Yes wins by a mile here. Although as Proctologist said PT is fast becoming a close second... |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 14:20
| Man, this list really shows that England has been the best source of good music for a long time. |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 14:39
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Pink Floyd by a MILE. ------------- |
Posted By: stechell
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 15:02
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mmmm...this is interesting. Really expected Yes to rule here (even though not my personal favourite), but the Floyd is giving me a big surprise (also, not a personal favourite). Sorry all you guys that did not find your favourites listed, but the poll only allows 25 choices. Know there are many great bands out of the list and even though I own some of their albums, had to decide between my personal favourites.
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Posted By: Zenith
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 15:35
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I say Jethro Tull, closely followed by Genesis, VDGG and Yes and Rick Wakeman. ------------- We're only in it for the music!!! |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 16:11
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Genesis I think The Enid & Renaissance deserved to be on the list too.. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 16:26
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Hawkwind or VdGG; since Hawkwind are not on the list my vote goes to VdGG
-------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: lunaticviolist
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 16:46
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Tull Only one vote for Crimson? ------------- My recent purchases: 
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Posted By: stan the man
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 18:34
pink genesis  jk pink floyd always has a special place for me. second is probibly genesis------------- true as a lobster in a pteredaktyl's underpants. 
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 18:45
Although the UK has delivered many outstanding progrock bands between 1966 and now, my #1 is Genesis 70-77: wonderful twanging acoustic guitars and flute play, great tension between mellow and heavy/bombastic parts, powerful and inventive electric guitarplay by Hackett, varied and tasteful keyboardwork by Banks, excellent rhythm-section by Rutheford and Collins and mindblowing stage antics and very distinctive vocals by Peter Gabriel. In my opinion no other progrock band succeeded to make such a compelling and captivating progrock as Genesis  etc. ... !
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Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 19:37
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Oh God, what a choice. It's got to be Camel, though Mostly Autumn are so damn close. I feel a bit guilty because I've spent an hour talking to their bassist Andy Smith this evening at my son's band's gig and he's a really nice bloke. Genesis also come in with a shout and I like Marillion Floyd and Tull a lot as well. But Camel rule........! |
Posted By: Soul Dreamer
Date Posted: February 22 2006 at 22:30
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Yes, said the Gentle Giant to Marillion when asked about the IQ of Floyd while the Crimson King was listening to Jethro Tull, but prefered Mike Oldfield, and an ELP tried to mount a Camel. I mean there's so much good music here lets not try to put one in front of the other all the time. For me Yes is the best but what the heck? There's sooo much good music coming from this island it's just incredible. |
Posted By: ____VdGG____
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 00:15
I'M the first to vote for the Generator? 
I realize there are a lot of great bands on the list and it's a tough choice, but come on guys 
------------- Iron throated monsters are forcing the screams; Mind and machinery box-press our dreams |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 02:56
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Yes for me, but really great list. The perfect choice would be:Genesis of the Gentle Pink YesGenerator by Jethro of Marillion. |
Posted By: robertplantowns
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 03:29
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1. Gentle Giant 2. Yes 3. Pink Floyd 4. Camel 5. Jethro Tull Seriously, where's the GG love at? ------------- 
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Posted By: Drachen Theaker
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 04:39
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I voted for ELP. Support your local pompous, pretentious supergroup! ------------- "It's 1973, almost dinnertime and I'm 'aving 'oops!" - Gene Hunt |
Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 06:52
| Yes for me. Original choice huh? |
Posted By: Eetu Pellonpaa
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 07:43
| KING CRIMSON |
Posted By: Cygnus X-1
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 12:24
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Pink Floyd everytime. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Bodins/?chartstyle=DarkSide5Big"> 
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Posted By: Bern
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 12:33
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OK I was hesitating between KC and Genesis but when I saw the number of votes that KC got, I said What? Only 3... 4th vote for King Crimson! -------------  
RIP in bossa nova heaven. |
Posted By: Rosescar
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 14:11
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Caravan >_> Just votin' for the underdog =P
------------- http://www.soundclick.com/rosescar/ - My music! "THE AUDIENCE WERE generally drugged. (In Holland, always)." - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Space Dimentia
Date Posted: February 23 2006 at 14:43
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Yes Steve Hackett Rick Wakeman Pink Floyd ELP Threshold IQ (THEY ARE BRITSH!? AWSOME!) and even though they are not listed but Hawkwind aswell You see us Brits created heavy Rock, Heavy Metal and Prog-rock all other nations salute the colours, sing our national anthem and bow to our feet! LOL ------------- Prog is music for the mind Hear your Orphaned child! Check out my bands myspace site: www.myspace.com/equinox17 |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 04:38
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Genesis
Marillion IQ King Crimson Camel Pink Floyd
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 04:50
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OH MAN!!!!. 95% OF THE BANDS ARE MY FAVORITES BUD I VOTE FOR CAMEL ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: BebieM
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 06:36
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most of them are amazing. KC gets my vote though |
Posted By: Gary the Ghoul
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 06:55
| Jethro Tull,best band EVER |
Posted By: Forkface
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 18:41
| My vote goes to NEKTAR. IMHO the most underrated prog band. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 00:20
IQ without a doubt ! 
------------- http://sophieclaire.sobieraj.club.fr/loustic/fairepart_2.html - IQ Forum Members |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 03:21
| tull, GG, camel. Top 3 :D |
Posted By: Andrea Cortese
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 06:42
Jethro Tull, no question!!
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Posted By: Flying Dutchman
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 06:49
| I voted Tull, as they are closing in on my all time favorite band (Rush) and I love them to death. Yes, Genesis, and VdGG are all close, but I like Tull better. Then a level below them I have ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 08:14
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I don't think floyd are even in the top 10. I'd take sabbath, purple and zeps first before floyd |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 08:20
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now that I have most of the remasters, Jethro are my favorite. It's amazing how good the left over songs from Aqualung, Broadsword and the beast and Warchild were. So many good songs. I'm loving Stormwatch, Heavy horses left over songs alot also. Dotcom is extremely good |
Posted By: Mandrakeroot
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 09:31
| Hey... It's very difficult!!! But I vote for Rick Wakeman! |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 13:43
| ELP, Floyd, Yes, KC, Tull. GG, Caravan... So many great bands, so little time! |
Posted By: Tool/Rush/Mars
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 15:49
| Yes > Crimson > genesis > Everything else |
Posted By: Possessed
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 16:21
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Jethro Tull Gentle Giant King Crimson Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 21:30
| pink floyd is the vote of commercial music lovers ;). Floyd are too limited to be among the elite |
Posted By: DrWizard
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 14:44
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Pink Floyd Yes ELP Jethro Tull King Crimson Van Der Graaf Genesis Gentle Giant Caravan Camel |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 14:48
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Genesis - my favorite band ever. Led Zeppelin close second. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 14:55
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Voted for VDGG my absolute favorite.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 15:49
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Yes... with Gentle Giant and Traffic close behind..
------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 17:09
| ELP! |