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Frith, Fred

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Former Henry Cow founder Fred Frith has pushed the boundaries of what is considered "guitar-playing". His early solo albums include work with members of Aksaq Maboul, Zamla, Etron Fou LeLoublan and Massacre.

Founded: 1949

Location: Heathfield, Sussex, England

Website: Fred Frith:: official Website

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Gabriel, Peter

Founding member of Genesis, Peter Gabriel left after their epic Lamb Lies Down On Broadway album for a solo career. After being dropped by Atco, Mercury Records released his ground-breaking third album in 1980, and since then his career has taken off in ways unimaginable, both artistically and commercially. Gabriel also runs his Real World studio and record label, dedicated assisting musicians from all over the world reach audiences outside their native geography. A truly visionary artist.

Founded: 1950

Location: Chobham, Surrey, England

Website: Peter Gabriel

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Genesis

Founded: 1967

Location: Godalming, Suffolk, England

Website: Official Genesis Website

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Gentle Giant

One of prog rock's greatest bands, Gentle Giant combined the talents of the brothers' Shulman with Kerry Minnear and Gary Green. Their work during the 70s is as exemplary as any of the progressive era. Clever, complicated, executed precisely, the band never forgot the most important tenent of rock-n-roll: the ability to rock out.

Founded: 1970

Location: Portsmouth, England

Website: The Gentle Giant Home Page

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Giles, Giles & Fripp

The precedent of King Crimson.

Founded: 1967

Location: Dorset, England

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Gilgamesh

Founded: 1973

Location: London, England

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Gilmour, David

"The Guitar and Voice of Pink Floyd", it's not surprising that Gilmour's solo career started with a whimper.

Founded: 1946

Location: Cambridge, England

Website: David Gilmour | The Voice and Guitar of Pink Floyd | Official Website

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Gnidrolog

Goldring brothers, Stewart and Colin, made the switch from acoustic folk to prog rock, recording two albums for RCA in the early 70s. Colin Goldring is best known for playing recorder on the song "Your Move" from the Yes Album.

Founded: 1969

Location: London, England

Website: Stewart Goldring (GNIDROLOG-Stewart Goldring) on Myspace

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Godfrey, Robert John

The leader of The Enid released one album for Charisma Records in 1974.

Founded: 1947

Location: Leeds, Kent, England

Website: Welcome to the The Enid

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Gods, The

Formed by Ken Hensley of Uriah Heep, Brian and John Glascock (latter would join Jethro Tull) and Joe Konas, The Gods were the successors of The Rolling Stones at the Marquee Club in London in 1965. The band released two albums amoungst numerous personnel changes, including Greg Lake, Mick Taylor and Lee Kerslake, and eventually morphed into the band Toe Fat, while Hensley and Paul Newton would form Spice/Uriah Heep.

Founded: 1965

Location: Hatfield, England

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