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Aphrodite's Child

Led by Demis Roussos, Aphrodite's Child found success throughout Europe with pop singles, eventually residing in Paris, France. Their legacy however is the posthumously released psychedelic masterpiece, 666, and its creator, Vangelis.

Founded: 1968

Location: Athens, Greece

Area

Self proclaimed "International POPular Group", Area were Italy's finest fusion band, featuring the unique vocals talents of Demetrio Stratos.

Founded: 1972

Location: Milan, Italy

Argent

Rod Argent and Russ Ballard's 70s rock outfit.

Founded: 1968

Location: London, England

Website: Rod Argent.com home page

Argent, Rod

Keyboardist and composer of the Zombies and Argent.

Founded: 1945

Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Website: Rod Argent.com home page

Art Bears

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Post-Henry Cow project from Fred Frith and Chris Cutler, featuring the insufferable vocals of Dagmar Krause.

Founded: 1978

Location: London, England

Website: rio/bears/frith

Arthur Brown Arthur & Vincent Crane

Believe it or not, but Klaus Schulze is responsible for this!

Founded: 1979

Location: London, England

Arti & Mestieri

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Led by drummer Furio Chirico (formerly of The Trip), keyboardist Beppe Crovella, and composer Gigi Venegoni, Arti e Mestieri were one of Italy's finest progressive rock bands. Their debut album Tilt is an undisputed classic.

Founded: 1974

Location: Torino, Italy

Website: arti&mestieri official web site

Ash Ra Tempel

One of the earliest krautrock groups, featuring guitarist Manuel Göttsching, Klaus Schulze on drums and bassist Hartmut Enke. Think album side-long psychedelic jams of the highest order...

Founded: 1970

Location: Berlin, Germany

Website: Ashra - The Official Website

Ashra

Led by guitarist Manuel Göttsching, who previously led Ash Ra Tempel.

Founded: 1977

Location: Berlin, Germany

Website: Ashra - The Official Website

Atoll

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French symphonic band, well-regarded albums.