1970s

Carpe Diem

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French progressive group from Nice.

Founded: 1974

Location: Nice, France

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Catharsis

Led by keyboardist Roland Bocquet

Founded: 1969

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Cathedral

From Long Island, Cathedral's lone 1978 release is regarded a classic of US prog rock.

Founded: 1975

Location: New York

Website: Myspace

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Celeste

Relatively obscure group from Sanremo that released one eponymous album in 1976. Considered a classic, it was released on the Grog label.

Founded: 1976

Location: Sanremo, Liguria

Website: Myspace

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Centipede

Founded by Keith Tippet, Centipede were a large ensemble, purpose built for success!

Founded: 1970

Location: London, England

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Cervello

Corrado Rustici's first band, brother of Danilo Rustici of Osanna.

Founded: 1972

Location: Naples, Italy

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Cherry Five

The precursor to Goblin, Cherry Five spent time in London prior to recording their first and only album.

Founded: 1973

Location: Rome, Italy

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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 Cid performed in the Eurovision contest in 1980.

Founded: 1942

Location: Chamusca, Portugal

Website: José Cid

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Città Frontale

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.

Founded: 1970

Location: Naples, Italy

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Clearlight

Project led by French keyboardist Cyrille Verdeaux

Founded: 1973

Location: Paris, France

Website: Welcome to Clearlight 888 Music

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