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progressive rock 

a form of rock developed in the late sixties that incorporates classical and jazz music elements. in the 70's-80's, it became extremely technical with such bands a Dream Theater. Some of the "epics" of progressive rock are over half an hour long. most guitarists who attempt to play these cry at the site of 40 pages of music and sell there instrument on ebay. progressive rock should not be attempted by the "newb" guitarist.
dream theater is progressive rock, a very technical type.
progressive rock by shredhead77 December 31, 2010
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Progressive Rock 

(Prog Rock for short)

A genre of music (60's to current) who's heyday occurred in the 1970's.

Known for -
1. Breaking the limits of the "4-minute pop song" by creating "epics" that could last between 7 - 30 minutes long! (Close to The Edge / Supper's Ready / Karn Evil 9)

2. Blending various genres, most commonly jazz and classical, into Rock music (Yes, King Crimson, Frank Zappa)

3. Using instruments uncommon to Rock music (flute, chimes, synthesizers)

4. Using odd time signatures (21st Cent. Schizoid Man - 6/8 / Money - 7/8)

5. Creating longwinded stories or concepts using both music and lyrics to represent it (The Wall / Scenes From a Memory / Dark Side of the Moon)

The genre "progresses" music to try to evolve it into something more engaging than simply something to dance or sing-a-long or jam to.

While arguable, the first Prog band is technically believed by Prog fans to be the Beatles. However, the first band to play in the current sense of the word was King Crimson.

Although most bands in the genre came from the UK, many came from the US (Frank Zappa / Dream Theatre), Canada (Rush), Germany (Van Der Graaf Generator), and more (Iceland - Sigur Ros).

Prog Rock and Metal are both considered to be "guy" bands, and contrary to popular belief, they are not meant to be listened to alone, rather it's just hard to find another prog fan near you these days.
Only 20 minutes long? Woah, that's one short Progressive Rock song...
Progressive Rock by prog_head September 16, 2008

cock rock 

80's metal known for it's cheesy ballads, songs about how hard you rock, how hard you rocked, or how hard you will rock, women, and substance abuse. See 'Butt Rock'.
Pantera used to be a cock rock band way before 'Cowboys From Hell' came out.
cock rock by eerie February 19, 2005

Rainbow Rock

What you might call someone who is "Acting" Gay or showing signs of being Gay.
OMG!!!!! Kayla was totally holding the Rainbow Rock today when she was all over Candace!*!*!

I think Ricky was holding the Rainbow Rock today.
Rainbow Rock by MzLadyBug4Eva July 29, 2009

Dick Rock 

A brand of rock and roll played by a bunch of dicks and or fags such as nickelback and creed.
Steve: Hey Jeff you want to listen to my new Nickelback CD?
Jeff: If you put that dick rock on i will striaght up burn your house down and murder your family.
Dick Rock by JHitch November 3, 2010

hammer rock 

n. The focus of the action; the place or trick to aim for or emulate. Originally an ice curling term for the rock the captain corn brooms but now widely used in the skate boarding world.

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1) At this meeting we are going to hit the hammer rock so hard their power point will wreck!

2) Nice leapstand bro! But let's see you hit the hammer rock that Skatemark laid down yesterday
hammer rock by gnostic1 November 9, 2011