The greatest prog-rock band?

[Heresson]

I liked "Awake"

[Brundlefly]

Genesis and KC are my favorites. Also voted for Yes because they had a few prog classics. And 'Other' for Radiohead and Tool.

[Asmodean]

I like Pink Floyd and Genesis. But I didn't vote, 'cause I refuse to vote in a poll that has no banana option.

Asmodean

[realpolitic]

1) Zappa- he's satirical, even his music reflects his sarcasm.

2) Earth Wind and Fire - possitive, connects me with the Spirit in each of us, so I can skip the "society is nuts" part, and connect to what's underneath.

3) Pink Floyd - all their songs are "relevent" and capture the surrrealness in life, but depressing.

4) Genessis- great lyrics, but music isn't innovative, doesn't reflect surrealness of life.

[el freako]

I voted for King Crimson - back in my teenage years I had everything they had done.

If I were to rank the options it would be:

1. King Crimson
2. Pink Floyd
3. Yes
4. Camel
5. Emmerson Lake and Palmer
6. Marillion
7. Genesis
8. Dream Theater (they only come last because I haven't heard them)

[Chemical Ollie]

Hoola Bandoola

[Minute Mirage]

Originally posted by Kyle
Christ, I'm the only one who voted for Dream Theater?



Well, they are prog-metal and don't really fit in with most of the others.

I also voted for Dream Theater and I agree that they are more prog-metal. I have to say I'm more into prog-metal than rock, Kingston Wall being pretty much the only prog-rock band I listen to.

NP: Fates Warning - The Ivory Gate Dreams (Live)

[Heresson]

I wonder if Genesis would have been higher if it had split after Gabriel left it... Or Hacektt... Or if Collins died in a car accident somewhere around 1980...
I think many people dislike Genesis only because they dislike Collins; or because they are disappointed wit late Genesis commercialisation. Still, I think that only King Crimson can match Genesis.