Prog-Watch 226
Terry’s back this week, and he and the Squatch begin things with a look at a heavy Prog band called Soul Secret from Italy! We get to hear music from their latest two albums, and some interview material from keyboardist Luca Di Gennaro! Next up, Terry gets his geek on as the guys cover one of his first and all-time favorite Prog bands, the legendary Marillion! Their coverage starts at the beginning of the Steve Hogarth era, but don’t worry, I’m sure there will be some Fish era material played at some point on Prog-Watch (both eras are SO good)!
Marillion was one of the first in the new wave of Neo-Prog bands in the early 1980s. Their recorded output is generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve Hogarth in early 1989. (Above is a recent photo of the Hogarth era Marillion.)
Music with some meat to it!
Prog-Watch is a weekly podcast and internet radio program dedicated to bringing the listener contemporary Progressive Rock music from around the world. Your big, hairy host, the “Prog-Squatch” wanders the woods of the world, beats the bushes, and digs in the dirt to bring the best Prog back for YOU! Sometimes solo and sometimes with a guest host, the Prog-Squatch will bring you new and interesting artists in each episode, and give you some background info and a taste of their music.
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