Progressive Rock
Progressive rock, or prog rock, features complex compositions blending rock with classical, jazz, folk, and world music. Known for intricate arrangements, odd time signatures, virtuosic solos, extended instrumental passages, and concept albums with deep narrative themes.
Origin: United Kingdom, emerging from psychedelic rock; influenced by the Canterbury scene, US symphonic rock, and European avant-garde.
Era: Late 1960s-present, peaked 1970s; key bands include Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd; evolved into neo-prog and prog metal.
