Latest articles by Sid Smith
12 of the best books about prog for you to read
Want to catch up on some reading? Here are 12 of the best books about progressive music
Yes: The real story behind Tales From Topographic Oceans
From the influence of an Indian guru to the loss of Rick Wakeman, Prog takes an in-depth look into the making of Yes’ opinion-dividing sixth album, Tales From Topographic Oceans
A Beginners Guide To Amon Duul II
We talk to German experimentalists Amon Duul II in the new issue. Want to know more? Sid Smith's your guide...
Yes artist Roger Dean talks about his career so far
He’s the artist whose otherworldly visions have became synonymous with Yes, but Roger Dean’s career had humble beginnings. Prog finds out the stories behind his most iconic album covers
"Those were really pioneering days – none of us knew exactly what we were doing." The making of Chris Squire's Fish Out Of Water
The late Yes bass player Chris Squire's 1975 album Fish Out Of Water is regarded as one of the best solo albums by the band
Roxy Music: the story behind their debut album
Roxy Music's debut album would set the blueprint for 70s glamour. This is the story of how it came about.
King Crimson collaborator Keith Tippett remembered
Sid Smith looks at the impact on progressive music of Keith Tippett, who died yesterday aged 72
The making of King Crimson's Starless And Bible Black
King Crimson's 1974 album Starless And Bible Black was one of the finest live albums of all time – and one nobody knew was actually live
20 of the most obscure prog albums
Prog picks 20 of the most obscure prog albums that you might have nestled at the back of your collection. Some that could even unearth you a small fortune
Anthony Phillips recalls his time in Genesis
Back in 2011 Prog first put Genesis on the cover. These were Phillips' recollections...
Andy Mackay on Roxy Music and his proggy new solo album
The Roxy Music saxophonist reflects back on an eclectic career...
With a bit of help from Robert Fripp, Daryl Hall once went prog!
But the record company were less than happy with 1980's Sacred Songs...
Jon Hiseman Remembered
Sid Smith pays tribute to the late Colosseum drummer who died earlier today...
You by my side: Nick Beggs pays tribute to Chris Squire
Nick Beggs, bassist with Steven Wilson, talks about the impact Chris Squire had on his playing and reflects on the work of the man he called his friend
Tanochrome - A Map In Fragments album review
Not yet ratedColourful pop prog debut, featuring the prolific Charlie Cawood
Billy Cobham - Crosswinds album review
Not yet ratedSuperior grooves on storming second solo album
Spirit - Time Circle / It Shall Be - The Ode & Epic Recordings album reviews
Not yet ratedUnpigeonholeable West Coast pioneers revisited
Elephant9 - Greatest Show On Earth album review
Not yet ratedScorching set evokes prog’s keyboard legends
Kino - Radio Voltaire album review
Not yet ratedLonely Robot’s John Mitchell, Marillion’s Pete Trewavas and It Bites’ John Beck: a sleeping supergroup emerges from a 13-year hibernation. Where’s the dial headed?
Roxy Music – Roxy Music - Super Deluxe Edition review
Not yet ratedRoxy debut re-made and re-modelled.
