Who is the coolest-looking prog rocker?
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Topic: Who is the coolest-looking prog rocker?
Posted By: Lachrymous
Subject: Who is the coolest-looking prog rocker?
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 17:54
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Okay, we all have our own opinions on who are the best bands in
progressive rock, but who is the coolest-looking? This is based on style and demeanor. Their method of playing their respective instruments (vox included) is important too. I personally think Steve Hackett circa Foxtrot-era (with the glasses) wins, but Nick Mason from the "Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii" film is a close second. |
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:01
I always thought Neal Morse and NDV were cool on stage together... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: FishyMonkey
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:04
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Daniel Gildenlow.
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:05
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Posted By: nimrodel
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:05
stewe howe  ------------- We want... a shrubbery! |
Posted By: Lachrymous
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:07
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nimrodel wrote:Posted By: firth_of_Fifth
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:09
 Best voice and the coolest mutha... ------------- http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell |
Posted By: Deadwing12
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:10
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Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater. I mean c'mon, the man embodies what it
means to be a rock star, and the fact that he has the chops to maintain
a superior talent makes him the coolest prog-rocker by far (the rest of
Dream Theater don't fall too far behind...except for John Myung ). The dudes from Pain of Salvation look pretty badass as well ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Deadwing008/?chartstyle=Basquiat"> 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:12
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Your right Valarius, Petrucci does look cool with short hair! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:14
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Daniel Gildenlow most definitely:
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Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:14
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coolest? well tate from queensryche used to be cool back in the 80s and david gilmour from floyd in the 70s.
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Posted By: Man Overboard
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:28
Gildenlow or Hackett. 
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Posted By: hugo
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:33
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queensryche were one of the ugliest looking bands ever ------------- 
Album of the week: Being 7/30/05 Remedy Lane 7/24/05 Pawn Hearts |
Posted By: Cluster One
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:40
The Two Steves win hands down, both for the 'coolness' factor and the
sheer shock value of their faces/attire/glasses which IMHO defines prog
rock!    ------------- Marmalade...I like marmalade. |
Posted By: Lachrymous
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:45
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Thanks ClusterOne for your comment. As for the pictures of Steve Howe
though...I think I just lost my lunch. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 18:56
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Gildenlow or Portnoy -------------  |
Posted By: firth_of_Fifth
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:02
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Haha, for any British forum members, Have you ever noticed how there is a kid in emmerdale that looks identical to Steve Howe? ------------- http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:02
I always like Gabrial dressed up in all those costumes  ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:04
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I cant decide who's the cooles of em... meby Roger Seriusly i think Gilmour was the coolest prog rocker And dont forget Fripp! mmm when you start to think there where many cool prog rockers... In the 70's they where all cool and then came the 80's and no one was cool anymore And not the music either...
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Posted By: Syntharachnid
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:10
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No Competition!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Lachrymous
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:12
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Seriusly i think Gilmour was the coolest prog rocker [/QUOTE] Gilmour was pretty cool looking. Tony Levin is pretty intense-looking...he did the whole bald thing way before it was cool (though it could very well have been inspired by Kojak...who was very big at the time) BTW, I don't know why, but the 80s jsut sucked the coolness out of anyone's looks. Even Paul McCartney started sporting a mullet. How controversial was that?
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Posted By: DolphinFan
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 19:56
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nough said...
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Posted By: grandoleopry
Date Posted: June 14 2005 at 20:48
| Rich Williams from Kansas and that short guy on the cover of the ARS album. |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 00:35
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I tip my hat to Mr. Peter Gabriel...
He was just so cool during those days... ------------- 
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 01:03
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Why would dressing up like a flower be cool. In my high school.. I know exactly what Mr. Gabriel would of been called.... Just kidding... I think Gabriel was cool... I think Gilmour was a lot cooler, even had that fashion hair part long before all others..
But y'all know I have to agree with firth of Fith... the coolest was GREG!
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Posted By: Hangedman
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 01:14
| Dave Gilmor, the drummer for the mars volta, peter gabriel, keith emmerson |
Posted By: the musical box
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 02:32
hahahaha, people on this website most certainly have a questionable opinion on what is "cool" ------------- something pretentious |
Posted By: the musical box
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 02:34
but seriously, have you seen these guys? now thats my definition of cool. ------------- something pretentious |
Posted By: Ben2112
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 03:18
Petrucci calls him "The Camel" on the documentary portion of Live At Budokan, and has plexiglass enclosures for all his rack and amplification equipment to prevent spit damage.
I would have to say David Gilmour is the coolest of all proggers, such an unflappable, classy stage demeanor. In fact, I (subconsciously, or not? ) copied his style of "set mouth, look down and to the side with the occasional close-lipped smile" way of playing when I was first learning guitar. 
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Posted By: Ben2112
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 03:27
One of the LEAST cool looking proggers:
Very very powerful drummer, but some of the most hilarious "drum faces" ever.
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Posted By: goose
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 04:05
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I don't know how I just knew that was the GG guy,without having really seen a picture of him before
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Posted By: firth_of_Fifth
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 07:01
 Here's Steve Howes Bastard son from emmerdale. It's sickening. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/chrisblackwell |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 07:29
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You're all wrong. Check out my favourite band..
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 09:53
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http://thebuggles.4t.com/images/bugglesbw.jpg">
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Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 10:36
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Peter Hammill in Rome on Monday night looking cool
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Posted By: Azrael2112
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 10:46
Peter Hammill ------------- http://www.flywithjet.com"> 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 11:22
Good Lord!
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 13:20
Trevor Horn is DEFINATELY the coolest!
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Posted By: Hiwatter
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 06:18
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From British bands:
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Posted By: Andhi
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 06:25
I always thought Gilmour looked pretty majestic, like the kind of guy I'd let lead me into battle, swinging his axe etc. ------------- It's only knock and knowall, but I like it... |
Posted By: felixxx
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 12:21
| David Bowie |
Posted By: colin007
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 13:32
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john myung. i love how he puts his head down, and just plays. he has the best hair too... ------------- This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. Embrace this moment. Remember. We are eternal. All this pain is an illusion. |
Posted By: SomethingGood
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 13:59
| definitely Daniel Gildenlow. |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 21:17
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The other cool one: old, young, inbetween.... he's always been cool...
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Posted By: Bionic Commando
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 21:32
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Still think Queensryche are cool? http://pauldavidharbour.com/images/queensryche_thumb.jpg - http://pauldavidharbour.com/images/queensryche_thumb.jpg - Jesus, has anyone seen "The Warning" or "Rage for Order" inlet shots? They're terrible, absolutely terrible.
I always found Andy Kuntz (har har) quite cool. |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 21:45
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Oh I forgot one... ok, this is about the coolest outfit in the history of prog rock... I wanted one just like this... well this one and Keith's armadillo suit...
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Posted By: Hangedman
Date Posted: June 16 2005 at 23:09
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If by cool you mean skinny and nerdy |
Posted By: MustShaveBeard
Date Posted: June 17 2005 at 19:42
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Michael Giles: the coolest, especially his attire. Martin Barre; Such awesome hair, even though I think he was bald. Steve Howe, especially in his mad scientist old age! Steve Hacket I've only seen one picture of him, but Neil Part's facial hair is awesome. The capes are cool, but Rick Wakeman's definitely the least. I think we've found the missing link! He has long blonde hair! BTW, I've always thought Chris Squire kind of looks like an alien, especially on the Yes Album. ------------- Your life or your lupins!!! |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 17 2005 at 20:56
Typical hair metal stuff. I can't believe they actually took that stuff serious. Often, I had a hard time figuring out if it was men or women on the cover... |
Posted By: Scrambled_Eggs
Date Posted: June 17 2005 at 21:56
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You can't beat the Van Gogh of the saxophone.
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Posted By: Andhi
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 14:51
You think that's bad. Check out the cover of Pantera's 1988 album "Power Metal".  ------------- It's only knock and knowall, but I like it... |
Posted By: AtomHeartMother
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 15:16
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they call themselves, The power choir of Humble. God bless yall!
jk,jk, i made all that up, i dont even no if they have a name, just a funny pic i found on the internet, My vote goes to David Gimour, but i also think Roger Waters looks kinda cool in that pompeii video during echoes part one, he's got that all black outfit on, looking a little tuff too. ------------- "http://tinypic.com""> 
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these guys got my vote as coolest, best band name too, Posted By: AtomHeartMother
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 15:18
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the pic didnt work in that size, so here's the real size
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Posted By: Biggles
Date Posted: June 18 2005 at 18:51
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Ian Anderson because of his wild-eyed crazy hobo hermit look in his young days. Nothing cooler than a guy who looks like he just came in off the alleyway standing on one leg and playing the meanest flute you ever heard. Dave Gilmour looked pretty damn cool, too. ------------- The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe. http://www.last.fm/user/sbonfiglioli/?chartstyle=red"> 
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Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 04:56
-------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 05:00
No idea why he is supposed to be like Van Gogh. Did he cut off an ear? But he looks pretty cool when he gets on stage with an alto and a tenor sex dangling from his neck, a soprano sax in one hand and a flute in the other, waving to the audience with both arms in the air. ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 05:48
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------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 05:53
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Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 06:49
Those are 2 different people though, the top being Steve Hillage, the other two Daevid Allen. ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 20:44
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Edgar Froese:
lemmy kilmister!
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Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 08:34
I quite agree and may I say that progressive rock should ALWAYS be played in comfortable shoes. ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 08:46
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Zappa, who else? ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/release-polls/pa" rel="nofollow - Release Polls Listened to: 
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Posted By: lynton samuel
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 12:08
no bad feelings, but i think petrucci looks anti-cool. |
Posted By: lynton samuel
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 12:10
that's my definition of LOL |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 18:35
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The guys from Traffic
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Posted By: NetsNJFan
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 19:48
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Check Out Martin Barre in the B & W suit!
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Posted By: Logos
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 06:21
Franke / Froese / Baumann !! |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 09:48
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How about Chris Squire in this suit....
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Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 23 2005 at 10:24
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Limpe Fuchs and Friedrich Gulda of Anima ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 04:31
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come on...
it is obvious...
it's gotta be...
FRANK ZAPPA (It's the 'stache that does it) ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 08:08
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 This man beats them all. ------------- BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: BaldJean
Date Posted: June 25 2005 at 09:37
Now we know what Santa does on the other 364 days of the year. -------------  A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta |
Posted By: Edmund Kean
Date Posted: June 27 2005 at 11:16
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I can see the thousands of ladies out there all shuffling moistly in their seats. ------------- First they invented progressive rock ... then they invented THE SMOKE MACHINE! |
Posted By: Apination
Date Posted: June 27 2005 at 11:25
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Posted By: Dream Theater
Date Posted: June 27 2005 at 19:46
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Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 08:27
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ARS NOVA
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 08:38
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Its supposed to be the coolest, not freakiest or weirdest!
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Posted By: Gluonio
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 10:20
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I think Ian Anderson is very cool.I 've seen him twice live and though he was quite old he still had a lot of humor and acted like a jester!I have also seen him younger from DVD's.I think he was very cool! ------------- ...But my dreams are for dreaming and best left that way-and my zero to your power of ten equals nothing at all... |
Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 10:45
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this dude is the man. seriously. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: synthguy
Date Posted: July 02 2005 at 19:16
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Tony Levin looks pretty cool. Especially with the little
drumsticks taped to his fingers. ------------- Wearing feelings on our faces when our faces took a rest... |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: July 02 2005 at 19:22
Limpe Fuchs? Now ther's an oxymoron if I ever saw one! |
Posted By: boo boo
Date Posted: July 02 2005 at 23:57
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no offense, but to me petrucci always looks he would be an uptight jerk. =( |
Posted By: boo boo
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 00:53
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BOO BOO PRESENTS:THE GOOFY LOOKING PROGSTER'S HALL OF FAME! Rick Wakeman:
Ian Anderson: http://mitkadem.homestead.com/files/Ian_Anderson_2nd_FullPic_JPG.jpg"> Peter Gabriel:
Steve Howe: http://www.myguitarsolo.com/Players/SteveHowe.jpg"> Tony Levin: http://www.rocksoff.org/peter11fernandoaceves.jpg"> Bob Calvert:
Captian Beefheart: http://image.com.com/mp3/images/artist/pic200/drp200/p226/p22643ob6df.jpg"> and last but not least, Les Claypool:
to goofy looking progsters everywhere...WE SALUTE YOU! |
Posted By: Retrovertigo
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 01:36
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The Original Bad Muthas. (Especially Bunk's shiny silver hair)
Frank Zappa
Mr. Bungle
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
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Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: July 14 2005 at 10:10
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nash the slash!
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Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: July 14 2005 at 11:17
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Mr. Cool himself....
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Posted By: sideways
Date Posted: July 16 2005 at 17:24
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I think ALL these catz are pretty cool!
------------- "Who would wish this on our people?..And proclaim that his will be done" Sacrificed Sons - Dream Theater |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 16 2005 at 17:48
Hmmm........nice ARS! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: sideways
Date Posted: July 16 2005 at 17:58
Now we're getting to the meat of the matter! ------------- "Who would wish this on our people?..And proclaim that his will be done" Sacrificed Sons - Dream Theater |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: July 16 2005 at 19:10
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Derek Shulman with the "Shulberry" ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: octopussois
Date Posted: July 16 2005 at 19:56
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Keith Emerson^
Frank Zappa^
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Posted By: Tarkustra
Date Posted: July 17 2005 at 00:48
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coolest man in prog:
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Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: July 17 2005 at 14:25
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THE GOD OF HELL FIRE!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: July 17 2005 at 22:06
That's why i mentioned only tate....and degarmo wasn't that bad either -------------
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Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 05:14
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Posted By: Borealis
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 08:09
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Cool-looking proggers? This exist? Well, Edgar Froese and his crew looks cool, and more with their sunglasses. ------------- Vive le Québec libre!... |
Besides that, Frank Zappa, and a lot of 'Krautrockers' looks cool too.Posted By: Logos
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 08:42
WTF is that the singer of KISS or something??? |
Posted By: NutterAlert
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 09:57
. Travelled to London last year to see them, got stuck on tube and missed them. Probably never come to UK again. .I only like them for their musical abilities....  ------------- Proud to be an un-banned member since 2005 |
Posted By: sideways
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 13:23
I believe its Arthur Brown. "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown" Hit song in the late 60's I believe, "Fire" ------------- "Who would wish this on our people?..And proclaim that his will be done" Sacrificed Sons - Dream Theater |
Posted By: Rapataz
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 17:11
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Ok he is no prog MUSIC But DEFINETLY the coolest guy ever stepped on this earth (although i am not quite sure whether he really did) ------------- www.myspace.com/rasayanaband |
