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Progressive Rock

Genre

Progressive Rock

Pioneers

Yes (band)Genesis (band)Pink FloydKing CrimsonRenaissance (band)

Emergence

Late 1950s

Continuity

Uninterrupted evolution into the 21st century

Popularity

Constant critical respect and commercial success

Also known as

Prog Rock

Characteristics

Long compositions • Intricate song structures • Complex rhythms • Classical and Jazz influences • Concept albums • Use of Synthesizers and Mellotrons

Country of origin

England, United Kingdom

Progressive Rock