United Kingdom

South African-born Manfred Mann had a series of pop hits in the UK during the 60s. After a brief spell in the jazz-oriented Chapter Three (with Mike Hugg), Mann formed his progressive rock outfit, the Earth Band.

Founded: 1971

Location: London, England

Website: Manfred Mann's Earth Band Home Page

Marillion are the best known and most commercially successful of the "neo-progressive" bands from the 1980s. Singer Fish fronted the band through their first four studio albums, although each member became well-known as a musician in his own right. After Fish's departure in 1988, singer Steve Hogarth joined the band.

Founded: 1979

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England

Website: marillion.com | The Official Marillion Website

Founding member of Pink Floyd

Founded: 1944

Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England

Website: Nick Mason (Official)

Led by John Mayall, the Bluesbreakers were a virtual who's-who of the British blues and jazz scene. The band that recorded 1968's Bare Wires eventually morphed into Colosseum.

Founded: 1933

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Website: John Mayall - Welcome to the Official John Mayall Website!