Prog-Watch 535
US band Crack the Sky have a career that goes back more than 40 years, when their first self-titled album was chosen by Rolling Stone as the Debut Of The Year. Since then they have had their ups and downs, but in recent years the band has reunited many of the original and classic members and continue to make their own quirky and catchy brand of progressive rock music. I spoke to John Palumbo, founder and principal composer of the band, a few weeks ago on the eve of the release of their new album Living In Reverse. This week’s Prog-Watch will consist of some of that interview, interspersed with lots of classics from the band’s past and a few from the new album.
Whether or not you have heard of Crack The Sky I hope you will join me! John is a unique character, and to see where his vision leads the band’s music is always interesting!
Crack the Sky is an American progressive rock band formed by John Palumbo (center) and guitarist Rick Witkowski (just left of center) in Weirton, West Virginia in the early 1970s. In 1975, Rolling Stone declared their first album “debut album of the year”. Their first three albums charted on the Billboard 200 and in their early years the band opened for acts such as Styx, Supertramp, Rush, Foreigner, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, ZZ Top, Kansas, Frank Zappa, and Boston. Despite many up and downs, line-up changes, and periods of inactivity, they continue to release albums and perform to a small but very devoted fan base to this day.
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Crack The Sky at wikipedia.org Crack The Sky “Living In Reverse” project at pledgemusic.com |
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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.