Progressive Rock

Progressive rock emerged in the late 1960s as a fusion of classical, jazz, and folk elements with the energy of rock music. Characterized by complex compositions, lengthy song structures, and conceptual themes, progressive rock often features intricate instrumental passages, elaborate vocal harmonies, and experimental use of electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Originating in the UK, the genre gained popularity in the 1970s with the rise of iconic bands, influencing a wide range of musical styles, from art rock to heavy metal. Progressive rock's emphasis on musical virtuosity, lyrical depth, and conceptual storytelling set it apart from other rock genres, appealing to fans seeking a more sophisticated and immersive listening experience. This genre's innovative spirit and eclecticism have made it a lasting force in rock music, with its influence still evident in contemporary music today.

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AGAYAN
ARCHI
Acid Black Cherry
Alive In Stone
All India Radio
American Standard
Angel
Antiacido
Archive
Arky Waters
Asia
Attila
Ayreon
Baby Sleep Music
Barfeye
Between The Buried And Me
Big Big Train
Breathe Me In
Bruzer
Burning Lake
Cheap Tobacco
Ciepłe Brejki
Crippled Black Phoenix
Cúpula
David Cross
De Santana
Elephant Gym
Emma Harner
Every King Has A Clown
Frank Zappa
Fu
Gauche Caviar
Ghost
Gong
Gramofone
Grizzly
Grupo Fato
HOLOSOIL
Hasso
Hobbs
Hällas
Inny
Jethro
Joshua Gomez
Karnataka
Kasaros
Kashmir
Kickdown
MES
Manchester Orchestra
Moda de Rock
Montoya
Music Within
Nation Haven
Nobuo Uematsu
Nomy
Nue
ONE OR EIGHT
Onek
P&H
Panther Chan
Peter Gabriel
Port Noir
Puscifer
Quest
Rick Wakeman
Rubber Band Gun
Rules Man
Rush
SOROSORO
SPLIT
Seventh Wonder
Soen
Soft Machine
Son Feci Bisiklet
St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club
State Of Neptune
Stopgap Solution
TRYBE
Tax Free
The Lionx
The Pink Fairies
This Mad Desire
Tigran Hamasyan
Traffic
Various Artists
Velvet Trip
Ventaria
Waves in Regression
Who on Earth
Wolverine
Yenne
Yes
Zona Restringida
cos
never.more
plantoid
Азон
Немного Нервно
Татем
Radiohead
Sleep Token
Pink Floyd
Phil Collins
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
Pierce The Veil
Skillet
Muse
Electric Light Orchestra
Ghost
TOOL
Soundgarden
The Outfield
Supertramp
Genesis
Rush
Kansas
White Noise Baby Sleep
Gerry Rafferty
Asking Alexandria
Bello&Dallas
The Alan Parsons Project
Peter Gabriel
Tax Free
NOTHING MORE
XROSS
Faith No More
Blue Öyster Cult
Rain City Drive
Manchester Orchestra
Chris Martin
Yes
Meat Loaf
Masayoshi Takanaka
Sheena Ringo
Roxy Music
Vangelis
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
Polyphia
Derek & The Dominos
Dream Theater
Coheed and Cambria
Freddie Mercury
PLUTO
Cold Chisel
Nobuo Uematsu
TK from Ling tosite sigure
Marillion
Mike Oldfield
Styx
Sweet
Son Feci Bisiklet
Segah
Jethro Tull
Puscifer
The Moody Blues
Point North
Cúpula
Ten Years After
Asia
David Gilmour
The Mars Volta
Robert Plant
Heaven Pierce Her
Rubyeye
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Hail The Sun
Porcupine Tree
The Vanished People
Glass Beams
King Crimson
.Feast
Frank Zappa
Jeff Beck
Sleep Theory
Moon Walker
Golden Earring
SWEET SPINE
Roger Waters
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Katatonia
Sui Generis
Steven Wilson
Acid Black Cherry
Klinac
The Buttress
Tailormade Rain
UFO
Piano Tribute Players
Eloy
MIND
Poets of the Fall
Halocene
Tangerine Dream
Uriah Heep
Jethro
XTC
ron quixote
Kult