BBC Documentary: Prog Rock Britannia

20.03.13

BBC Documentary: Prog Rock Britannia

by Chandra Drews

 

Yes, we all know that progressive rock music, with its lengthy compositions, capes & stage drama can be extremely taxing for even among the more adventurous music listeners amongst us. But it’s hard to argue that it has had a major impact upon above & underground ever since. Many say its pompousness gave rise to the stripped-down sounds of the punk movement in 70s Britain, yet it also gave the world a few of Britain’s best-loved bands: Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, Jethro Tull and many more.whiteboardjournal, logo