In a message dated 1/10/2007 5:03:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, charel196@... writes:
That's
what happens to proggers who leave jolly old England..they must
leave the magic behind.
Jolly old England?
Prog?
Does not equate.
Progressive music was founded by Baby Boomers, here and over there. Everyone knows that the Brits of that (my) generation were all "Hitler curious." (although not a progger, Townsend is a good example). I also think the great progressive music that came out of England in the 60's and 70's was not born of "jolly old" anything. I think it was music born from opportunity. The birth of the synth and of course, the mighty Mellotron (Chamberlin). The chance to have tremendous musical power at your fingertips led to the creation of a new form of music. The name for it came later. I heard the music of KC and the Moodies described as, "Orchestral Rock," and, "Art Rock," long before I ever heard the expression, "Progressive Rock."
Just my thoughts.
By the way, I know that the reference was off the cuff, Charles. And you're certainly right in this respect. Pinder left an abiding history for the California vibe. And grew away from his previous style. Worse to us, but better for him. We all grow and change. Listen to what Springsteen wrote in 1974 and what he writes now. But Springsteen is a far better song writer. Still his style and substance has changed.
Frank