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Calvert, Robert |
1945 |
Best known for his role in Hawkwind, the mercurial Robert Newton Calvert also recorded a pair of solo albums in the mid 70s with producer Brian Eno. Upon his departure in 1979 and up until his death in 1988, his work... |
United Kingdom |
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Camel |
1971 |
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United Kingdom |
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Can |
1968 |
Dubbed "the world's most original rock band" by the British music press, Can are simply without peer. |
Germany |
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Caravan |
1967 |
Along with Soft Machine, one of the original British rock bands from Canterbury. |
United Kingdom |
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Carmen |
1970 |
This flamenco-rock band featured the talent of David Allen, and a pre-Jethro Tull John Glascock on bass. |
United States |
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Carpe Diem |
1974 |
French progressive group from Nice. |
France |
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Castello di Atlante, Il |
1974 |
Although formed in 1974, Il Castello Di Atlante did not release any albums until the early 1990s. Beppe Crovella of Arti & Mestieri produced their first record, and the band continues strong as a potent live act... |
Italy |
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Catharsis |
1969 |
Led by keyboardist Roland Bocquet |
France |
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Cathedral |
1975 |
From Long Island, Cathedral's lone 1978 release is regarded a classic of US prog rock. |
United States |
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Celeste |
1976 |
Relatively obscure group from Sanremo that released one eponymous album in 1976. Considered a classic, it was released on the Grog label. |
Italy |
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Centipede |
1970 |
Founded by Keith Tippet, Centipede were a large ensemble, purpose built for success! |
United Kingdom |
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Cervello |
1972 |
Corrado Rustici's first band, brother of Danilo Rustici of Osanna. |
Italy |
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Cherry Five |
1973 |
The precursor to Goblin, Cherry Five spent time in London prior to recording their first and only album. |
Italy |
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Cid, José |
1942 |
Born José Albano Cid de Ferreira Tavares, Cid was a member of the Portugese band Quarteto 111, but best known in progressive circles for creating the symphonic masterpiece, 10,000 Anos Depois Entre Venus e Marte. Later... |
Portugal |
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Circus |
1968 |
Originally the Stormsville Shakers, the band morphed into Circus when leader Phillip Goodhand-Tait left the band in 1969. They earned their stripes with a residency at the Marquee Club in Soho and providing a start for... |
United Kingdom |
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Città Frontale |
1970 |
The mother of all "Neopolitan" prog bands, Città Frontale was the precursor to Osanna and Balletto di Bronzo. Their eponymous record was recorded in the mid-70s. |
Italy |
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Clearlight |
1973 |
Project led by French keyboardist Cyrille Verdeaux |
France |
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Clouds |
1966 |
Formed in 1966 and known as 1-2-3, the members of Clouds were one of the first proponents of organ-driven rock and their residency at the Marquee Club influenced many would-be prog rockers. Their set included a cover of... |
United Kingdom |
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Cluster |
1971 |
Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius parted ways with Conrad Schnitzler to form Cluster in 1971. Their improvised music proved ground breaking in terms of structure and timbre, mostly composed by treated... |
Germany |
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Colosseum |
1968 |
Led by Jon Hiseman, one of Britian's first jazz-rock bands. The core lineup came together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers #89, for the Bare Wires album. |
United Kingdom |
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Colosseum II |
1975 |
Latter-day outfit from Jon Hiseman, known for good musicians and unspectacular music. |
United Kingdom |
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Comus |
1967 |
While the music is folk, the atmostphere couldn't be more weirder on this classic Dawn band's debut album. Death without the Metal? Prog before Prog? |
United Kingdom |
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Cousins, Dave |
1945 |
Guitarist, singer and composer of Strawbs. |
United Kingdom |
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Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, The |
1966 |
Combining Arthur Brown's soulful voice and stage theatrics, with Vincent Crane's masterful organ tone and Drachen Theaker's drumming, the Crazy World lit London's Underground on fire. However the flame was brief; after... |
United Kingdom |
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Cressida |
1968 |
Atypical Vertigo label signing, Cressida produced two proto-prog albums in the early 70s, the latter released posthumously. |
United Kingdom |
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Curved Air |
1970 |
One of the few progressive bands to feature female vocals, Curved Air featured the talents of Sonja Kristina, Darryl Way and Francis Monkman. |
United Kingdom |
