Tag: Progressive Rock
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Rick Wakeman Celebrated on Isle of Man Stamps: A Prog Rock Pioneer’s Fantasy Launched into Philately
Prog Rock Legend Honoured on Stamps The Isle of Man Post Office has released a six-design stamp collection celebrating Rick Wakeman, the iconic pianist and a founding figure of progressive rock. Wakeman described the moment as both overwhelming and proud, marking a rare cross between music history and philately. Art that Echoes the Music Designed…
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Rush Returns: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Reveal 2026 Fifty Something Reunion Tour
Rush announces a 2026 reunion tour in a moment that’s rocking fans once more Fans of the iconic Canadian rock trio Rush will be thrilled by news that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are reuniting for a 2026 tour, dubbed Fifty Something. The venture marks a highly anticipated return to the stage for the band’s…
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Rush Co-Founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Announce Fifty Something Tour in Memory of Neil Peart
Rush Returns to the Road with the Fifty Something Tour Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have confirmed a rare live return, launching the Fifty Something tour next year to celebrate a half-century of the beloved Canadian rock band. The 12-date, seven-city run is also a tribute to their late drummer and lyricist Neil…
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The Back Shelf Episode: Sheshet’s Debut Album and the Birth of Israeli Progressive Folk
Introduction: Uncovering a Quiet Milestone In this episode of The Back Shelf, host Dudi Ptimer dusts off a rare gem from Israel’s musical past: the debut album by the ensemble Sheshet, released in November 1977. Though not a chart-topping spectacle at the time, the record has since become a touchstone for artistic audacity in Hebrew…
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Back Shelf Episode III: Sheshet and Their One-Off 1977 Album
Introduction: Dusting Off a Groundbreaking Hebrew Record In the latest episode of the podcast “Back Shelf,” host Dudi Patimer dusts off a record that time almost forgot. The focus is the debut, self-titled album by the Israeli band Sheshet, released in November 1977. Though the band lingered on the fringes of popular attention, the album’s…
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Cardiacs: Pronk-Punk Legends and Tim Smith’s Lasting Legacy
Cardiacs: A British Cult Band That Redefined Pronk Cardiacs rose from the late 1970s UK underground, led by visionaries who fused the frantic energy of punk with the intricate twists of progressive rock. The band’s signature sound — often labeled “pronk” — defied easy genres and built a devoted following that spans decades. This article…
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Cardiacs: The British Cult Band Behind Pronk-Punk Innovation
Introduction Cardiacs is a British cult band whose sound defies easy classification. Emerging in the late 1970s, they fused the urgency and immediacy of punk with the intricate, theatrical textures of progressive rock. Over the years, their fearless experimentation earned them a dedicated following and an identity critics eventually dubbed “pronk” — a portmanteau describing…
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The Legacy of Rick Davies: Supertramp’s Musical Genius
Introduction to Rick Davies and Supertramp Rick Davies was a defining figure in the world of progressive rock as one of the founding members of the iconic British band, Supertramp. With his unique blend of rock, pop, and jazz influences, Davies shaped the sound of a generation, contributing to numerous chart-topping hits that continue to…
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Remembering Rick Davies: A Supertramp Legacy
Introduction to Rick Davies and Supertramp Rick Davies, the iconic co-founder and lead singer of the British rock band Supertramp, has passed away at the age of 81. Known for his distinctive voice and innovative songwriting, Davies played an instrumental role in shaping the sound of Supertramp, which rose to fame in the 1970s. His…