2006-09-18 06:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by phil5775 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm going to go with The Doors. IMO they were not just the first rock band to meld blues and rock with jazz, classical themes, and even poetry. They were also the first to show (or at least try to show) that rock and roll could be an art form, and not just kids gettin' f***ed up and having fun.
2006-09-18 07:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by Umphreak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would have to say King Crimson - they are often cited for the first to play progressive rock - which is defined as long playing with articulate lyrics, intricate melodies with some classical influences, and themes (with compositions divided up to four parts). Some also known for 'psychedelic' themes. Other pioneering bands are Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Also have to mention The Moody Blues, Frank Zappa and even Deep Purple (although very much heavy metal as well).
2006-09-18 13:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by rigbyelinor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I consider SGT. PEPPER'S to be the first prog-rock album, if that's any indication . . .
King Crimson would probably be the first prog-rock band: although The Nice, Genesis and Yes also released their debut albums in 1969, Crimson was full-blown archetypal prog from the gate.
2006-09-18 17:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by World Famous Neffer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES
Then maybe Genesis, Renaissance, PFM, MAN, Pink Floyd, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, Jethro Tull.
The link will take you to the Progressive Music Archives webpage
2006-09-18 13:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Fuggetaboutit_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Nice (The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack)
2006-09-18 13:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by livingdeadgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vandergraaf Generator comes pretty close.
2006-09-18 13:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pink Floyd. Did you mean first good one?
2006-09-18 13:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by 93.5% Right 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋