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  News1 month ago

  Rick Wakeman Announces ‘The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star’ US Tour

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  Features2 months ago

  ‘Crises’: New Top Ten Honors For Mike Oldfield And Famous Friends

  He combined the experimental and the radio-friendly, and returned to the UK Top 10.

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  Features3 months ago

  Best Rick Wakeman Songs: 20 Classics From The Keyboard Genius

  Rick Wakeman has lent his expertise to a variety of recordings – by his own estimation, more than 2,000. uDiscover digs into the best Rick Wakeman songs.

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  Features3 months ago

  ‘Asia’: The Continent-Straddling Debut Of A Rock Supergroup

  The band's first album soared to US sales alone in excess of four million.

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  Features3 months ago

  8 Of The Most Bizarre Concept Albums Of All Time

  Picking the most bizarre concept albums isn’t easy, since the most beloved concept albums are themselves pretty bizarre, but here are a few masterstrokes.

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  In-Depth4 months ago

  How To Write A Catchy Song: Anatomy Of An Earworm

  A catchy hook, an infectious chant: an earworm is a simple thing. Writing one, however, is not. Here’s why earworms are so effective – and hard to create.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)’: Genesis In 1974 Hit Single Shock

  It was more than a surprise when, on the chart of April 6, 1974, Genesis made their first-ever showing on the UK singles bestsellers.

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  News4 months ago

  Yes Reschedule ‘Relayer’ UK And Ireland Tour To 2022

  The dates will see Yes celebrate their 1974 album 'Relayer' by playing it in its entirety, as well as classic tracks from the band's extensive catalogue.

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  Features5 months ago

  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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  Features5 months ago

  The Greatest Prog Guitarists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown

  Whether they’re the mastermind of the band or keep the cosmic flights well-grounded, we pay tribute to the best prog guitarists of all time.

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  Features6 months ago

  Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop

  Just when prog rock’s prospects looked bleakest, some savvy souls started to find a way forward in the 80s pop scene.

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  Features6 months ago

  ‘Short Stories’: Jon & Vangelis Make A Progressive Pair

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  Features6 months ago

  ‘The Six Wives Of Henry VIII’: How Rick Wakeman Took The Prog Crown

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  Features7 months ago

  Richie Havens’ Career Making Appearance At Woodstock

  Richie Havens recorded some wonderful albums for Verve Records prior to appearing at Woodstock, but it was the festival that defined his career.