Art Rock

Neu!

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Michael Rother and Klaus Dinger left Kraftwerk in 1971 to form Neu!, releasing three albums before splitting ways, and giving us one of the most original and recognizable beats in rock music.

Founded: 1971

Location: Duesseldorf, Germany

Website: NEU! 2010

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New Family Boxset

From Snapper Records, sold exclusively by Burning Shed,

"Once Upon A Time is the definitive last word on Family. A long-awaited 14 disc box set that collects the band's entire back catalogue for the first time.

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Family Once Upon A Time

Submitted by Charles Snider on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 19:35

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Pembroke, Jim

After emigrating to Finland in 1965, Jim Pembroke became a fixture of the Finnish progressive scene with Blues Section and then Wigwam, and his own underrated solo career.

Founded: 1946

Location: London, England

Website: Wigwam - Nuclear Netclub

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Roxy Music

Though definitely a glam band at heart, Roxy Music served as a training ground and employer of many "progressive" musicians.

Founded: 1970

Location: Newcastle, England

Website: ROXY MUSIC - The Official Site

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Christopher John Judge Smith, founding member of Van Der Graaf Generator, departed the band shortly after their first single, however remained close to the fold. His solo work is mainly large stage musicals.

Founded: 1948

Location: England

Website: Judge Smith

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Summers, Andy & Robert Fripp

Bournemouth natives Andy Summers of the Police and Robert Fripp of King Crimson collaborated on a pair of albums for A&M Records in the early 80s.

Founded: 1981

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, England

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Why Remix 'Sgt. Pepper's'? Giles Martin, The Man Behind The Project, Explains

From NPR, Bob Boilen talks with Giles Martin about the new 50th anniversary mix of The Beatles' Sgt Peppers album. A great podcast, and some very revealing a-b-c comparisons between the original mono mix, original stereo mix and the new stereo mix. Nowhere mentioned however is the 5.1 mix, which I personally am eagerly awaiting!