A genre of music that combines forms of jazz and classical all under the umbrella of rock. Progressive rock is generally distinguished by its use of nonstandard timings, chords, keys, and effects, as well as utilizing other effects that are not generally found in popular music, like feedback.
A common misconception about progressive rock is that it's nothing more than music to listen to when you get stoned, which is not true. Sure, it may be considered trippy or psychedelic, but by no means was it written by or for stoners. In fact, the level of complexity in some progressive rock songs is surprising.
Another misconception of progressive rock is that it's just noise thrown together to sound vaguely like music. This is also not true, or for most bands at least.
Pink Floyd is generally considered to be the first and best progressive rock band of all time, and is defined by their career during the 70s. Their late-60s career is mostly classified as psychedelic rock, and their late-70s to mid-90s career is generally classified as plain old, uninspired rock, or just total crap.
Some other famous progressive rock bands include Radiohead (post-OK Computer) and Dream Theater.
A common misconception about progressive rock is that it's nothing more than music to listen to when you get stoned, which is not true. Sure, it may be considered trippy or psychedelic, but by no means was it written by or for stoners. In fact, the level of complexity in some progressive rock songs is surprising.
Another misconception of progressive rock is that it's just noise thrown together to sound vaguely like music. This is also not true, or for most bands at least.
Pink Floyd is generally considered to be the first and best progressive rock band of all time, and is defined by their career during the 70s. Their late-60s career is mostly classified as psychedelic rock, and their late-70s to mid-90s career is generally classified as plain old, uninspired rock, or just total crap.
Some other famous progressive rock bands include Radiohead (post-OK Computer) and Dream Theater.
- Dude I got high last night and listened to Pink Floyd records for like five hours! It's the best hippie music ever!
- Umm...okay. Pink Floyd's progressive rock, not hippie rock, but whatever.
- Umm...okay. Pink Floyd's progressive rock, not hippie rock, but whatever.
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Get the progressive rock mug.A so called "gang" loated in Stock Island, Florida, a mile away from Key West. The gang is mostly composed of fake ass highschool guys who wear ridiculuos clothing. They call themselves "Stock Rock Chicos" or if it is a female she is reffered to as a "Stock Rock Chica". If you ever encounter a "stock Rock Chico" on the streets, DO NOT be alarmed. They are extreme cowards and are basically just kids who will have absolutely no life after highschool.
Todd- "Yo look at these dumbass looking kids on Duval st."
Billy- "Oh don't worry those are just Stock Rock Chicos; little children pretending to be an actual gang"
Todd- "Wow, that's gay"
Billy- "Oh don't worry those are just Stock Rock Chicos; little children pretending to be an actual gang"
Todd- "Wow, that's gay"
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Came into use in 1952 after two RAF Regiment officers decided to go hunting baboons (locally known as rock apes). In the semi darkness, they split up, and when one of the officers saw a dark shape moving in the distance he shot and hit what he thought was a rock ape. When he moved in to confirm the kill, he found that he had infact shot and wounded the other officer. At the board of inquiry when asked why he shot his fellow officer he replied 'looked just like a rock ape'.
Also renown for thinking themselves to be on a level playing field with the Army's Parachute Regiment and the Royal Navy's Royal Marines, thus making up 'The Big Three'. This is an opinion help only by members of the RAF Regiment.
Came into use in 1952 after two RAF Regiment officers decided to go hunting baboons (locally known as rock apes). In the semi darkness, they split up, and when one of the officers saw a dark shape moving in the distance he shot and hit what he thought was a rock ape. When he moved in to confirm the kill, he found that he had infact shot and wounded the other officer. At the board of inquiry when asked why he shot his fellow officer he replied 'looked just like a rock ape'.
Also renown for thinking themselves to be on a level playing field with the Army's Parachute Regiment and the Royal Navy's Royal Marines, thus making up 'The Big Three'. This is an opinion help only by members of the RAF Regiment.
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Get the Rock Ape mug.any person or persons such as a parent, grandparent, religious group, etc. that prevents one from listening to or participating in rock music in any of its forms.
Dude: That song on the radio is pretty good. Who sings it?
Lame: That song is by Alice in Chains. Don't they worship Satan? Why don't you listen to some gospel music?
turns off radio
Dude:What a rock blocker...
Lame: That song is by Alice in Chains. Don't they worship Satan? Why don't you listen to some gospel music?
turns off radio
Dude:What a rock blocker...
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Jojo had his boombox on while working on his car on the blocks. He had it on the cock rock station KRAP.
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