Progressive-Rock News

From left: George Lebard, John Brimm, Mary Jurkonis, Cindy McClelland and Eryk Wyatt gathered to taste the three pies that were the finalists in the Apple of My Pie Contest Tuesday afternoon at the Bonanza.

FERNLEY--The Nevada Commission on Ethics found that City of Fernley Public Works Department Director Lowell Patton did not use is his position to secure unwarranted privileges on three occasions involving lunch, dinner and purchases of two shirts.

With the realization that there will always be more music coming at him than he can keep up with, AAJ Managing Editor John Kelman wonders why anyone would think that jazz is dead or dying.

A 22-year-old female student charged with membership of the terrorist group Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire,which has claimed responsibility for several attacks this year, is to face an investigating magistrate today.

Progressive metal act Dream Theater are recording an instrumental track for Sony Computer Entertainment's God Of War III , CtrlAltKill has reported.

Rock legend Rick Wakeman might be renowned for being a grumpy old man but he was happy to hear he had lost weight - but piled on the pounds for charity.

Sex Pistols' bassist Glen Matlock, who is also responsible for writing the majority of the Pistols well known punk rock anthems, is coming to Hampton's Vintage Bistro for a guaranteed sell out show on Monday, December 7. A few weeks ago this column featured the Vintage as an exciting new venue that not only knocks out some incredible food but has ...

Teenage expedition to Beatles film set was rewarded with autographs, photos and a handshake from John Lennon The Beatles: A collection of autographs and photographs given to to a schoolgirl has sold for A 2,200. Photograph: PA A rare collection of Beatles autographs and photographs, given to a 14-year-old who traipsed across Salisbury plain in the ...

Got an empty mansion? Throw a party! Some mansions that are sitting empty on the real estate market in Sandy Springs are being rented out for elaborate parties.

Actor Russell Johnson is 85. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer is 62. Actress-dancer Ann Reinking is 60.

Genesis started life as a progressive rock band, in the manner of Yes and King Crimson, before a series of membership changes brought about a transformation in their sound, into one of the most successful pop/rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s.

Sunday, 8 November 2009, 10:53 am Press Release: Stargate Date: Saturday 7th November 2009 Well known drug policy activist and rock musician Matt Bowden said that Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne's announcement to schedule natural energy pill ingredient DMAA as a Restricted Substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act  was "welcome news." ...

In 1975, the departure of lead singer and front man Peter Gabriel left progressive rockers Genesis with an urgent problem - " either find a suitable replacement or call it a day.

Brian Eno once said that only 100 people bought Velvet Underground records when they were first released, but those hundred people all went out and formed their own bands.

Some Local Election Thoughts - I really disagree that Flaherty could not have done more.

The ultimate concert venue for a prog-rock classic. As legend has it, when Rick Wakeman first released The Six Wives of Henry VIII in 1973, he made a special request to do a performance of the album at Hampton Court.

View photos from HARD Haunted Mansion in our Friday night and Saturday night slideshows .

Singer Jay Black is 71. Actress Stefanie Powers is 67. Keyboardist Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer is 65.

Halloween is less than a week away, but it came early today at the Great Lakes Aquarium.

Actress Marion Ross is 81. Singer Jon Anderson of Yes is 65. Actor Brian Kerwin is 60.