[atlantaprog] Re: Progress is being made...

In a message dated 11/12/2002 7:15:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
htimms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I second Allen's suggestion that we adopt the term "Post Progressive"
> here's why:
> 1.   The term is in general use in some circles and has a published 
> definition
> that IMHO hits the nail on the head.
> 
> 2.   The word "Post" implies after which in this case tacitly implies post 
> all
> of the pompous 70's nonsense that gave the genre a bad name to begin with
> while also suggesting a less myopic view of the genre's elements.
> 

I don't buy into the mainstream assumption that the prog of the 70s is 
nonsense or is anything of which to be ashamed (Well, except for maybe Rick 
Wakeman's solo career and ELP's later stuff).  As such, I'm perfectly content 
to embrace the "prog" designation.  There's no need for revisionism or to 
make apologies.  Say it loud...I'm prog and I'm proud!

Chris Hosford



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