1970s

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

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!

As Kluster, Conrad Schnitzler and Hans-Joachim Roedelius, were pioneers of sound from a slightly older generation, using traditional instruments in the most untraditional ways to craft their art. They founded the Zodiac Free Arts Lab in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, a place where most of what would become "krautrock" found its seed. Later members included Dieter Moebius, Wolfgang Seidel, and Klaus Freudigmann.

Founded: 1969

Location: Berlin, Germany

Kornelyans, aka Korni Gruppa, a singles band from Yugoslavia, was led by its namesake, Kornell Kovach (Kornelije Kovač). In 1974 they recorded and released an excellent album of prog rock for the Italian Ricordi label.

Founded: 1971

Location: Blegrade, Serbia