I saw King Crimson in 1969 in Hyde Park and the Rolling stones were their support act.
I though King Crimson supported the Stones. You must have been about 5 to have been there!
I like challenging music, but it can be complex and enjoyable. Prog is about pushing the boundaries and doesn't all have to be about Tolkein type legends. There are newer bands who still carry the torch. It's out there if you seek it. I used to listen to shows from The Dividing Line, but I think they shut down. I discovered a lot of bands there such as Big Big Train and Frost*.
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