Caravan

Becoming an archetype of the Canterbury scene with Caravan at least satisfied his creative desires

The violinist’s post Curved Air band only lasted two years, but released three compelling albums in that time, and set his colleagues on course for prog greatness

Punk might have been on the rise but Rush, Genesis, Jon Anderson, Van der Graaf Generator, Kansas, Alan Parsons, Camel and Soft Machine released records that became all-time greats. But which one is your favourite – and why?

The seeds of The Wilde Flowers have taken root all around the world. Here are just a handful of 21st-century musicians taking inspiration from the 60s and 70s

The leading lights of the Canterbury Scene’s third album is a genuine masterpiece – but pitifully few people heard about it on its arrival

He shares memories of Pye Hastings, Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Andy Latimer and many other collaborators from his rich heritage, soon to be include with his long, long awaited debut solo album

Soft Machine, Caravan, Gong, Hatfield And The North - how a small town in England changed progressive music forever

As his band reached its 50th anniversary, the Canterbury veteran still worried if going solo with From The Half House was the right thing to do

Canterbury pioneers’ 14th album was surprisingly lacking in their traditional Ealing Studios views of England, containing more serious observations on modern life instead