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1. Genesis were one of the pioneers of progressive rock. Which of these drum masters never played with them?
2. 1973 was a great year for progressive rock. Which of these bands released their first album that year?
3. Gentle Giant are one of the quintessential prog bands, known for playing many different instruments on stage. What instrument did not make an appearance on "Live: Playing the Fool"?
4. Although England saw the birth of prog, Italy produced some notable prog bands later. Which of these is not one of them?
5. Canterbury prog is a subset of the genre from that area of England. Two bands branched off of the band The Wilde Flowers and became the forerunner of Canterbury prog. Who were they?
6. The avant garde has historically been better accepted in France than in some other countries. Perhaps this is why French prog bands often tend to be a bit more, shall we say, eccentric. Which of the following bands can NOT be associated with France?
7. Prog is known for often having very long pieces (compared to mainstream rock). One of the most famous is Genesis' "Supper's Ready", clocking in at almost 23 minutes. What is their next longest? (studio recordings only)
8. Who did Pete Sinfield NOT write lyrics for?
9. Which band did guitar legend Allan Holdsworth NOT play with?
10. The dramatic section of "Supper's Ready" is:
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