Tag Archives: Progressive Rock

Tomorrow From Yesterday

Posted on May 20, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Tomorrow From Yesterdayby Michael DoyleI’m listening to the memoriesI’m studying all the melodiesI’m listening to a lifetime of soundsQuietly mesmerized by what I’ve foundGoing all the way back to 1965It’s almost before I was aliveHere on the sonic avenue of … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Traffic – John Barleycorn Must Die

Posted on February 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In 1967 Birmingham, the English rock band Traffic was formed by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason.  Starting off as a psychedelic rock group, their sound became more diversified and grew to include the Mellotron, harpsichord, sitar … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Queen – A Day At the Races

Posted on February 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed Queen and the band’s legacy.  This posting should be reviewed for additional information that may be of some interest. A Day At the Races was released on December 10, 1976, as Queen’s fifth studio … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Posted on December 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England, the rock band Genesis got together in 1967.  The most commercially successful line up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bass/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins.  Significant former members include Peter Gabriel and guitarist … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: A Classical Crossover Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Between my computer’s keyboard having issues and being busy with all the hectic days of Christmas activities, we have been a little busy and not as productive in our number of posts as usual.  Still, I have tried to post … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Trans Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Eve and Other Stories

Posted on December 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (“TSO”) is an American progressive rock band founded in 1993 by Paul O’Neill formed the nucleus of this band along with Savatage members Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and co-producer Robert Kinkel.  This arena rock super … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King

Posted on November 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In 1968, the English progressive rock band King Crimson arose from the ashes of the unsuccessful trio Giles, Giles and Fripp.  Since then out of the 21 musicians who have been members, the only consistent member has been Robert Fripp.  … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems – Yes – The Yes Album

Posted on October 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Yes is an English progressive rock band that helped pioneer that genre.  The band formed in 1968 with members Jon Anderson (vocalist), Chris Squire (bassist), Peter Banks (guitarist), Tony Kaye (keys) and Bill Bruford (drums).  Since then, there have been … Continue reading →

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