The Progressive Rock Quiz: 10 questions by Matti Pajuniemi

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Inspired by my own (Finnish-language) book on progressive rock 1967 - 1979.

The album that is commonly considered as the first full-bred progressive rock album is

Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed
Van der Graaf Generator: Aerosol Grey Machine
King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King
Jethro Tull: Stand Up

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Which band has an album with a cow in the cover?

Caravan
Pink Floyd
Procol Harum
Electric Light Orchestra

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Which of the following bands doesn't belong to the so called Canterbury scene?

Soft Machine
Hatfield and the North
Gong
Colosseum

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Who of the following never was a member in Yes?

Tony Kaye
Peter Banks
John Wetton
Bill Bruford

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The film "The Exorcist" helped to increase the popularity of

Tangerine Dream
Mike Oldfield
Jean Michel Jarre
Ash Ra Tempel

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Which description is NOT true about Symphonic Prog?

Tempo changes within compositions are common
It always incorporates themes from classical music
It usually contains a lot of keyboards
Genesis and Yes were two of the leading symphonic proggers in the 70's

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Which is not an album title of Caravan:

For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night
If I Could Do It All Again, I'd Do It All Over You
In the Land of Black & White
Waterloo Lily

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The abbreviation RPI stands for

Rounds Per Infinity (a band)
Roedelius, Plank & Irmler (a German group)
Rudely Played Intensity
Rock Progressivo Italiano

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The multi-instrumentalist Shulman brothers played in

Van der Graaf Generator
Gentle Giant
King Crimson
Gnidrolog

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Which of these bands did not have a female lead vocalist?

Curved Air
Supersister
Babe Ruth
Renaissance

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