progressive rock

The Music of the Czech Republic??

What is your favorite genre of music? “What’s so special about the music of the Czech Republic?” he asked. “No. PROG Rock. Progressive Rock.” And then I’d explain it. Again. Prog’s been with us since the late 1960s. Some suggest that the Beatles’ “Sergeant Pepper’s” album was the first progressive rock album. Others cite Yes,Continue reading “The Music of the Czech Republic??”

Adaptation Question

Do you have any collections? Today’s prompt reminds me of the film Adaptation. which I used to show to my playwrighting students. In it, one character asks another, “Do you collect anything?” and goes off on his history of collecting. In my time I have collected coins (not worth anything other than face value), comicContinue reading “Adaptation Question”

Band T-shirts

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? A few years ago I heard an interview of Steven Wilson of the band Porcupine Tree talking about their new release, “The Incident.” I checked it out and immediately became not only a fan of that band, but a fanatic about progressive rock music. As it turns outContinue reading “Band T-shirts”