Jun 28 2015
Progmeister are sad to report that legendary Yes co-founder and bass player has passed away following his battle with leukemia. Chris will be remembered for his legendary bass sound and his ability to sing the sweetest harmonies with ex-band mate Jon Anderson. These two things were the cornerstone of YES as a band and …
Apr 28 2015
Words fail me. Camel keyboards ace Guy Le Blanc passed away on Monday 27th of April. Ifirst seen Guy performing with Camel on the Rajaz tour at the Leadmill in Sheffield and considered him to be a fluid natural player and a worthy asset to the Camel canon. My sympathy goes to his family and …
Jan 24 2015
In a truly sad bit of news Progmeister reports that Edgar Froese, the legendary founder of German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream, has passed away after suffering a pulmonary embolism, He was 70 years old. News of the musician’s death was shared via the group’s Facebook page today (January 23), with the post confirming …
Apr 18 2013
Team Progmeister regretfully inform all that art legend Storm Thorgeson has passed away this afternoon aged sixty nine. His art work was the signature of Pink Floyd and often refered to as the fifth member of the band. He made Pink Floyd’s album covers amongst the most recognised in musical history. Storm also designed …
Mar 12 2013
Progmeister is sad to hear of the passing of guitarist Peter Banks. Peter was the original guitarist with Prog legends Yes. Guitar Legend Peter Banks Passes – July 15, 1947 – March 8, 2013 London, UK – Best known for his innovative and unique guitar work with YES and Flash, as well as his own …
Feb 01 2012
I remember it like yesterday, the full page advertisement in the Melody Maker with a picture of a camel clad in a space suit on it. It was early 1976 and I was a spotty faced apprentice. Mmmm, that looks interesting, Camel, Moonmadness, Live at Newcastle city hall. The album looked good too. I …
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