Greatest Prog Songs by non Prog Bands

[Skullhead]

[Azol]

Not a band per se but....

[r2daft2]

I'd happily recommend checking out Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel. Whilst SH would be more generally regarded as a singer/songwriter, his albums often include proggy influences. Probably the best examples are on the CR debut, "The Human Menagerie" (1973), particularly Sebastian and the 10-minute Death Trip. Both orchestrated by Andrew Powell. The use of keyboards and violin rather than electric guitars provides a distinctive sound which proved particularly refreshing at the time.

[Rye-Ergot]

Human Sadness, JC and the Voidz

Good call.

[Progbear]

I'd happily recommend checking out Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel. Whilst SH would be more generally regarded as a singer/songwriter, his albums often include proggy influences. Probably the best examples are on the CR debut, "The Human Menagerie" (1973), particularly Sebastian and the 10-minute Death Trip. Both orchestrated by Andrew Powell. The use of keyboards and violin rather than electric guitars provides a distinctive sound which proved particularly refreshing at the time.

Also recommended: Love’s a Prima Donna. When I first heard about it I thought, “A concept album about love? How original! Pass!” Then someone said he was inspired by Todd Rundgren’s A Wizard/A True Star, which immediately got my attention. And you know what? It’s actually pretty good! Not 100% consistent, but at least 66% of this is first-rate stuff. More “offbeat, experimental pop-rock” than prog, but worth a listen for sure.

[Progbear]

How did this Suzi Quatro epic escape my attention until now?