Who Are The 'Big 4' Of Prog Rock?

[CrazyConnie]

Who Are the 'Big 4' of Prog Rock?

A look back at the four most important acts in the history of progressive rock.

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[Magic]

King Crimson
Yes
Genesis
Rush


I can accept that list but I would bump Genesis off the list and replace them with Pink Floyd.

 

[Nai Noswad]

I'd go with Magic.... but ELP instead of Rush-
others then following up the rear.

 

[Magic]

So true @Nai Noswad but then The Nice came before ELP.

 

[Nai Noswad]

So true @Nai Noswad but then The Nice came before ELP.

Back then I didn't distinguish bands like this into prog or heavy/stoner etc...
it was rock and some like Three Man Army, Paladin were called 'progressive'.

 

[mobiusclimber]

Yes
ELP
King Crimson
Moody Blues

 

[Gold Dust Woman]

Yes
Pink Floyd
Rush
King Crimson