MU121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Blues Rock, Revamp, Future Science Fiction And Science Fiction Stories
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Rethinking previous approaches: new arrivals in the late. Number of new mainstream bands in second half of 70s adopted features of earlier, radio restricted formats. Showed that radio success could come from merging popular styles from early. Another example of new group formed by old members. In many ways, journey"s style drew upon legacy of prog rock. Provided mainstream glimpse of emerging cali metal scene. Prog rock movement was over by mid 70s. To task fell bands kansas and styx to revamp progressive rock style for the late 70s radio. Pruned away some extravegance associated with prog rock. However music was not as complex as prog rock of yes or genesis. Most enduring prog rock bands to emerge in second half of 70s. Rush showed no signs of returning to simplicity. Beatles and later british prog movement also inspired queen. Band established themselves as cross between glam aspects of bowie and classical ambitions of prog rockers.
