Category: Progressive Rock Bands
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Story of La Máquina De Hacer Pájaros | Charly Garcia Documentary

History and Discography of the Father of Argentine Rock’s second band, a Symphonic Progressive Rock band that was South America’s unique answer to bands like YES, Genesis, and PFM.
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How The Wilde Flowers Started a Prog Rock Movement | Canterbury Scene Documentary

https://youtu.be/6TtOKOqkfmU — Mini-Doc on a British rock band from the 60’s that marked the beginning of a movement of unique progressive rock bands that incorporated improvisation, jazz, psychedelia, and often a bit silliness.
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Who is 10cc? Story of the band behind I’m Not In Love | 10cc Documentary

https://youtu.be/lXd26H-s2UA — Mini-Doc on classic British art-rock band, 10cc! The history of their career and discography! Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme form this incredibly interesting group of session musicians turned rock stars.
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Story of APHRODITE’S CHILD? Documentary with Vangelis and Demis Roussos

https://youtu.be/ay5gj-5NB7A — History of Greek psych/prog band, Aphrodite’s Child famous for their LP, “666.” The band features Vangelis Papathanassiou, Demis Roussos, Loukas Sideras, and Silver Koulouris. Vangelis is famous for his movie soundtracks like “Blade Runner” and “Chariots of Fire” as well as his new wave duo with Jon Anderson from Yes.
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Who is SUI GENERIS? Story of Charly Garcia’s First Band

https://youtu.be/3PrO1Ap_8pE — Charly Garcia is a father of Argentina Rock music and this video explores his history and the releases of his folk band with Nito Mestre, Sui Generis.
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Who is COMUS? Story of a forgotten progressive folk rock band!

https://youtu.be/ZEW4tKDJNhU — History of Comus. Their dark and twisted album, “First Utterance” is praised today, but why did Comus not achieve success in the ’70s? Some of the more recent awareness of this band has been brought about by the Swedish Progressive Metal band Opeth who named their album, “My Arms, Your Hearse” based off…

