Progressive
is a broad sub genre of rock music that
developed in the United Kingdom and United States in the 60s. It uses compositional techniques more frequently associated
with jazz, folk or classical music. Additional elements contributed to its "progressive" label: lyrics were more poetic,
technology was harnessed for new sounds, music approached the condition of
"art",
and the studio, rather than the stage, became the focus of musical activity,
which often involved creating music for listening, not dancing.
PINK FLOYD
Pink Floyd were a band well-known by his famous
progressive rock and psychedelic music formed in London when they were just some
students in 1965. Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by students Syd Barrett on guitar and lead vocals, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on bass and vocals, and Richard Wright on keyboards and vocals.
Distinguished by their use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, extended compositions and elaborate live shows, they are one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in the history of popular music.
GENESIS
Genesis is a British progressive rock group, which was formed in 1967.
The band underwent many changes in musical style over its career, from folk music to progressive rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop at the end of the decade.
In 2007 the group reunited, but with the initial members, when the latter was headed by Phil, and thus completed a successful tour of Europe and the United States.
YES
One of the most important bands of progressive rock emerged in Britain in the late 60's was Yes, formed in 1968. They had one of the best progressive sounds, for their virtuous ability and the use of theme with mythic-mystical features. The group consists of Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison.
At the beginning of their musical careers they acted of teloneros in the farewell tour of the Cream trio. Also they acted in different British Clubs, this made that Atlantic noticed in them to publish them their first recordings.
His first work for the label were the single "Sweetness" and "Every little thing" and "I see you".
KING CRIMSON
King Crimson are an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band has undergone numerous formations throughout its history of which 21 musicians have been members; Robert Fripp is the only consistent member of the group, and is considered the band's leader and driving force. The band has earned a large cult following. The band played progressive rock genre in its first five years with its standard of instrumentation and complex song structures. King Crimson's debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King (1969), remains its most successful and influential, with its elements of jazz, classical, and experimental music.
Muse is a band formed by three members, who are Matt
Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard in the early 1990s.
RADIOHEAD
Radiohead is a band formed in the 80s when some of
them were in the same class at school. The band disliked the school's
strict atmosphere—the headmaster once charged the band for using a rehearsal
room on a Sunday—and found solace in the school's music department. They
credited their music teacher for introducing them to jazz, film scores,
postwar avant-garde music, and 20th-century classical music “Creep” was their first single, which
is also one of their most popular songs