10 Most Overlooked Prog Rock Bands in Music History (That Deserve WAY More Love!)đ„
When you think of prog rock, itâs the same names: Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, King Crimson. But beneath the surface lies a hidden world of geniusâbands that pushed boundaries but never got their due. In this video, we're diving into 10 of the most underrated progressive rock bands everâand a mind-blowing honorable mention at the end you donât want to miss.
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â±ïž CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro: The Forgotten Side of Progressive Rock
0:43 - Happy The Man â Underrated U.S. Prog Rock Band
1:53 - Kayak â Dutch Symphonic Prog & Royal Bed Bouncer
3:07 - Eloy â German Space Prog Rock & Ocean Album
4:41 - Triumvirat â German Prog Trio & Spartacus Review
6:09 - Gryphon â Medieval Prog Rock & Red Queen to Gryphon Three
7:27 - Hatfield and the North â Canterbury Scene & The Rottersâ Club
8:42 - Starcastle â American Yes-Inspired Prog & Lady of the Lake
10:21 - Nektar â Psychedelic Prog Rock & Remember the Future
11:58 - Fireballet â Forgotten U.S. Symphonic Prog & Night on Bald Mountain
13:21 - Honorable Mentions â More Obscure Progressive Rock Bands
15:20 - Outro â SUBSCRIBE for More Hidden Prog Rock Gems
đ WHY WATCH?
This isn't just a countdownâit's a deep dive into the forgotten innovators of prog rock. Youâll discover:
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Concept albums that rival Pink Floyd
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Fusion of classical, jazz, and rock like youâve never heard
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Hidden gems from the US, UK, Germany, and the Netherlands
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Prog bands with insane chops, visionary ideas, and tragic stories
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