By Corey Irwin, Ultimate Classic Rock | While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has routinely received criticism for an alleged bias against metal acts, there’s another sub-genre that seems harshly overlooked: progressive rock.
Prog rock first emerged in the late ‘60s, evolving from psychedelia into a broader hybrid that featured elements of art rock, jazz and even classical. The ‘70s would prove to be its golden era, with grandiose arrangements and soaring solos ruling the airwaves.
But after its initial popularity, the tides turned against prog rock. Some listeners bristled with the sub-genre’s blustery, self-indulgent leaning. Yes, there were still plenty of fans who stayed loyal to the style, but others moved on to the rawer, DIY sound of punk, or even the poppier, more condensed style of new wave.
Which Prog Rock Artists Are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Let’s break down the prog rock artists who have already been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Pink Floyd, inducted in 1996, is often a topic of debate. Some argue that the legendary act set the stage for prog rock with their ambitious and creative output. Others say they firmly belong in the psych-rock camp, with a style that was rawer and less technical that what we commonly see in prog rock groups. For the sake of this exercise, we’re going to include them.
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