PROGRESSIVE ROCK
MINI-GUIDE & CATALOG - Edition 2007

After three years of intense research. I present to you my MINI-GUIDE TO PROGRESSIVE ROCK Part I & II and my catalog - Edition 2007. It covers over 5000 brillant prog bands to whom countless new groups refer to when laying claim a PROGRESSIVE ROCK heritage that started some forty years ago.
ENJOY YOUR READING AND HAPPY DISCOVERIES...! - Ronald Couture (founder of ProgArchives)

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Letter F

NEW ADDITIONS TO A-Z LISTING
Written by Thedo Roes (Germany)

FALCKENSTEIN (Germany)
Folk rock band rooted in traditional German tunes
FATES WARNING (USA)
Heavenly prog metal with complex and terrific prog structures from the founders of prog metal. Gods of complicated progressive metal!
FAUN (Germany)
Splendorous mediaeval folk prog journey through the worlds of myths and legends
FINAL SEASON (Germany)
Kaleidoscope of melodic prog metal and classical prog rock with spheric keyboards and gorgeous melody lines
FISH (UK)
Charismatic vocalist with recognizable voice at any times and very good prog solo works after his departure from prog heroes MARILLION
FISSION TRIP (UK)
Very sophisticated progressive rock on highest technical level with jazz influences. For fans of KING CRIMSON, not only due to the ex-KC members Ian WALLACE on vocals and Mel COLLINS on saxophone
FLAGSHIP (SWE)
Professional symphonic prog in the tradition of KANSAS and STYX with fine bright vocals. One KANSAS cover version with Kerry LIVGREN playing guitar
FOLLY’S POOL (USA)
Musical gem with influences of electrified folk, prog rock and country music. Exquisite harmonic vocals
FOR ABSENT FRIENDS (Netherlands)
One of the leading bands of the Dutch progressive scene, in short called FAF. Sophisticated neo-prog with influences of GENESIS and early MARILLION
FRANCO (Canada)
Straight and independent melodic prog by Canadian Franco LA MAGNA
FRANKE, Christopher (Germany)
TANGERINE DREAM member from the beginnings until the end-80’s with ambitious solo career
FROST (UK)
Diversified rock music and classical prog rock performed with virtuosity by Jem GODFREY with support from ARENA and IQ members