Gentle Giant was formed by Derek, Ray and Phil Shulman in 1970 after they dissolved their soul/pop band Simon Dupree and the Big Sound in 1969 . The brothers joined with Gary Green, Kerry Minnear, and a succession of drummers to produce a series of twelve albums throughout the 1970s, finally dissolving quietly in 1980.
Their earlier albums were more eclectic and experimental than the later ones. By 1974, as they started to gather an American following, they simplified their songs (which, compared to other rock artists at the time, were still very complex) to gain a wider audience. Free Hand reached the Top 50 in the U.S.
By 1977, as cultural trends in the music shifted toward punk and New Wave, the band shifted toward a more commercial sound. In 1979, Gentle Giant relocated to America to record their twelfth and most mainstream album, Civilian, after which the group disbanded.(Source: Wilkipedia) More information, visit this link
Their earlier albums were more eclectic and experimental than the later ones. By 1974, as they started to gather an American following, they simplified their songs (which, compared to other rock artists at the time, were still very complex) to gain a wider audience. Free Hand reached the Top 50 in the U.S.
By 1977, as cultural trends in the music shifted toward punk and New Wave, the band shifted toward a more commercial sound. In 1979, Gentle Giant relocated to America to record their twelfth and most mainstream album, Civilian, after which the group disbanded.(Source: Wilkipedia) More information, visit this link
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You've great taste in music - all my favorites. Guess I'm stuck in the 70's.
Porcupine Tree might be a good add.
And I've also thought Phish has a lot of prog to them.
Add Spock's Beard to your list too!
Cheers!
Taojoe
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