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The bizarre ’80s supergroup that links the Misfits, Yngwie Malmsteen and Skid Row
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Was Pink Floyd’s attempt to make an album from found sounds just a delaying tactic?
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Gentle Giant's Octopus represents all of progressive rock's virtues
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Gentle Giant's Octopus represents all of progressive rock's virtues
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