The Show That Never Ends
The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock
David Weigel
Discover the epic rise and fall of progressive rock through the pages of this riveting book. Learn about the iconic bands - Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, and Emerson Lake Palmer - and their successors, including Rush, Marillion, Asia, Styx, and Porcupine Tree. With a vast knowledge of the genre and access to insiders, Washington Post national reporter David Weigel tells the story of prog in all its pomp, creativity, and excess. Find out what was "progressive" about prog rock and how it influenced the music of the 60s, 70s, and beyond. This book features candid reminiscences of prog's celebrated musicians and memorable portraits of producers, empresarios, and technicians. A must-read for all music enthusiasts.
Fecha de publicación
2018-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
2018-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Calificación de Goodreads
3.49
ISBN
9780393242256
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2017-12-09T22:27:14.000Z
Mr. President, please read Dave’s excellent book on prog: (when you’re done with Brian Kilmeade’s book on Andrew Jackson) – fuente2018-03-22T18:20:55.000Z
Loved the book 'The Show That Never Ends. A deep, detailed, funny and affectionate dive into the history of prog rock by @daveweigel. Has sent me down a very proggy rabbit hole listening wise. – fuente