Tag Archives: prog rock

10 Albums that changed Erik Norlander’s life

October 2, 2010 | princep | 0

Keyboardist/producer Erik Norlander, perhaps best known for his band (Rocket Scientists) and his wife (vocalist Lana Lane), reveals his favorite albums ►

Performers flex their might at the Isle of Wight

August 17, 2010 | princep | 4

From Hendrix to The Who, the 1970 festival has become a treasured classic ►

The Setlist Series: Kansas

July 15, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

Most of the songs on this Kansas CD have been previously released on live albums or as bonus tracks on expanded editions. Like Legacy’s “Playlist” series, Setlist titles come in eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging ►

Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy talks about sharing the road

July 2, 2010 | princep | 14

After a successful worldwide “Progressive Nation” headlining tour, Dream Theater are finishing up the year with an opening slot on Iron Maiden’s Final Frontier tour ►

Steve Hackett finds transcendence in new album

June 28, 2010 | princep | 0

Ex-Genesis guitarist discovers a period of creative renewal with ‘Out of the Tunnel’s Mouth’ ►

Andy Tillison explains where The Tangent fits in with today’s prog rock

June 16, 2010 | princep | 0

Tangent’s bandleader shares his views on the evolution of prog rock and the joys of 20-minute song ►

Rockin’ the boat

June 10, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

Progressive-metal bands take to the high seas on themed cruises, a la the famed Jam Cruise. Now, how about a pure prog cruise? ►

Live Alan Parsons disc offers up a bit of nostalgia

June 1, 2010 | princep | 0

The Alan Parsons Project never performed live, because the band’s namesake reportedly claimed his brand of sophisticated, breezy and keyboard-driven orchestral pop was difficult to recreate outside of the studio. But thanks to technology advances, that all changed in the mid-1990s ►

Please Mr. Postman — The White Album, Peter and The Wolf, The Raindrops, ZZ Top and more

December 9, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

What’s on the minds of Goldmine’s readers? Find out in this installment of Please Mr. Postman! ►

Please Mr. Postman: Readers share knowledge about Myddle Class

September 25, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

What’s on the minds of Goldmine’s readers? Find out in this installment of Please Mr. Postman! Topics include the rock hall, progressive music, reader recollections of The Myddle Class and Progress. ►