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The Greatest Prog Rock Singers: A Top 30 Countdown

The prog rock world has no lack of virtuosity, with its guitar heroes, keyboard wizards, and bass and drum monsters but this list salutes the proggers whose instrument was their vocal cords.

Prof. Theremin with his strange and weird instrument, device, the ether-wave-harmonium

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Weird Instruments: A Collection Of Strange Music Makers

From Stylophones to pool balls, the world of music is full of weird and strange instruments. Here are just a few.

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‘Rock And Roll Circus’: Behind The Rolling Stones’ Wildest Extravaganza

Capturing the delirious optimism of the era, ‘The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus’ remains one of the most ambitious extravaganzas in rock history.

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50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums Of All Time

Side-long concept pieces, walls of Mellotrons, keyboardists in capes...such were the glories of the greatest prog rock albums.

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The Visual History Behind The Greatest Prog Rock Album Covers

Few kinds of music are more inherently visual than prog rock, which is why prog-rock album covers are an art form on their own.

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Best Concept Albums: 43 Classics That Will Blow Your Mind

Funkateers, country stars and punks contributed to the best concept albums in music, proving that prog rockers didn’t entirely own the concept of concepts.

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The First Isle Of Wight Festivals: A Tradition Was Born

Since 1968, the Isle Of Wight Festival has gathered every iconic UK act and from the States, making it one of the most prolific festivals in music history.

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The Long Forgotten 8th National Jazz, Pop, Ballads And Blues Festival

Held on the second weekend of August 1968, this is one of the least remembered of all the late 1960s outdoor events. It shouldn't be.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

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The Lost Festival: Atlanta International Pop Festivals

The Atlanta International Pop Festival was one of the biggest fests in 1969, boasting Grand Funk Railroad, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, and CCR on the line-up.

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When Blind Faith Made Their Debut In Hyde Park

On June 7, 1969, Blind Faith played Hyde Park in front of 120,000 people including Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull.

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‘Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Album: Long Live Rainbow In UK Top Ten

In the spring of 1978, Ritchie Blackmore's band scored their highest-debuting UK album to date.

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The Greatest Prog Drummers: An Essential Top 25 Countdown

From arena rock heroes to overlooked masters, here are the best prog drummers who embody the virtuosity and imagination of prog rock.

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10 Most Surprising Winners In Grammy History

Like all award shows, the Grammys are always bound to satisfy, surprise, and rankle in equal measure, and there have been some surprising wins in the past.