Prog Rock

John Wetton, RIP

[Bad link: Invalid Node ID "3167"] has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. I had the honor of interviewing him via phone last summer, an interview that will feature prominently in the next edition of the book. Here's the portrait that Plastic Crimewave drew for it and an excerpt from my interview:

John spent the next few years in King Crimson as part of the monster rhythm section with Bill Bruford.

On the web:

John Wetton's Official Website

Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 08:30

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Kaipa

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Named after a Swedish stone age chieftain, Kaipa were founded by keyboardist Hans Lundsun and bassit Tomas Eriksson in 1973. Guitarist Roine Stolt, though only a teenager at the time, was an original member.

Founded: 1973

Location: Uppsala, Sweden

Website: Kaipa

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Kansas

Kansas' legacy is undoubtedly as America's greatest progressive rock band, and their oeuvre would become the blueprint for a new breed of prog-metal bands that emerged in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

Founded: 1972

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Website: Kansas

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Kansas documentary, Miracles Out of Nowhere

"In 1973, six guys in a local band from America’s heartland began a journey that surpassed even their own wildest expectations, by achieving worldwide superstardom...watch the story unfold as the incredible story of the band KANSAS is told for the first time in the Limited Edition DVD Miracles Out Of Nowhere"

On the web:

KANSAS MIRACLES OUT OF NOWHERE

Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 16:54

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Kayak

Founded: 1972

Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands

Website: kayak

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Keith Emerson, RIP

Very sad news to report, Keith Emerson took his life today, Friday March 11th at his home in Santa Monica, CA. Evidently the keyboardist suffered neurological damage to his right hand which subsequently led to depression. Truly heartbreaking.

On the web:

Official Keith Emerson Website

Submitted by Charles Snider on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 20:50

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Khan

Steve Hillage's first group following his completion of studies at Canterbury. Second incarnation with Dave Stewart never recorded (he guested on their only record).

Founded: 1971

Location: London, England

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King Crimson

From their debut album and striking cover art, constantly shuffling lineup, groundbreaking music, never-say-die reformations, no band epitomizes the "British prog" ethos better than King Crimson.

Founded: 1968

Location: London, England

Website: DGM Live!

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Lake, Greg

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King Crimson #8 lineup announced

From DGM website:
"The 8th incarnation of King Crimson will be Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and Robert Fripp.

Writing on his (not yet published) dairy for September 24th Fripp notes "The Point Of Crim-Seeing was of a conventional Back Line – Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, Tony Levin and Pat Matstelotto - reconfigured as the Front Line, with Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and myself as Back Line."

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DGM | News

Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 13:43

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King Crimson 2014 Tour Dates

"King Crimson returns to active service in the front line on September 9, 2014 with 17 US performances, the first since 2008.

Born on January 13, 1969 in the basement of the Fulham Palace Cafe, London, this is the eighth incarnation of King Crimson, with:

Gavin Harrison (drums), Bill Rieflin (drums), Pat Mastelotto (drums), Tony Levin (bass and vocals), Mel Collins (Sax, flute), Jakko Jakszyk (guitar, vocals), and Robert Fripp (guitar)."

King Crimson 2014 dates and venues. Tickets go on sale Friday June 6th 12.00 EST. Available via venues listed and Tickemaster

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dgmlive

Submitted by Charles Snider on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 12:09

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