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Progressive rock arose during the late 1960s and carried on through the 1970s before a decline corresponding to the rise of [[Punk rock|punk]].  [[King Crimson]], [[Yes]], [[Emerson, Lake, & Palmer]], and [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] are considered the four "classic" exponents of this genre, although bands as diverse as [[Pink Floyd]], [[Jethro Tull]], and [[Rush]] have been given this label.

Progressive rock arose during the late 1960s and carried on through the 1970s before a decline corresponding to the rise of [[Punk rock|punk]].  [[King Crimson]], [[Yes]], [[Emerson, Lake, & Palmer]], and [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] are considered the four "classic" exponents of this genre, although bands as diverse as [[Pink Floyd]], [[Jethro Tull]], and [[Rush]] have been given this label.

The genre has been criticized for some of its excesses and pretensions, which led to its downfall in the late 1970s (although bands like [[Pink Floyd]] and [[Rush]] continued to maintain a large following).  This could be seen as a general turn in popular music towards more commercial and easily-accessible forms (such as disco and smooth jazz).

The genre has been criticized for some of its excesses and pretensions, which led to its downfall in the late 1970s (although bands like [[Pink Floyd]] and [[Rush]] continued to maintain a large following).  This could be seen as a general turn in popular music towards more commercial and easily-accessible forms (such as disco and smooth jazz). Progressive rock is also known for it's heavy drug idolization. Several prog bands, such as Pink Freud and Iron Maiden, spread the message of legalization of LSD and the recreational use of cough medicine. Progressive rock listening has also been linked to suicidality.

In the 1980s, many "neo-prog" artists such as [[Pallas]] and [[Marillion]] began a revival of the genre, combining the virtuosity and complexity of the '70s bands with a more mainstream sound reflecting the [[New Wave]] movement.  Stalwarts of the genre (including [[Yes]] and [[Genesis]]) also modified their sound to head in a more mainstream direction.  One example of this is the formation of the supergroup [[Asia]], featuring former members of [[Yes]], [[King Crimson]], and [[ELP]].  Asia's pop-oriented debut established a sales record for 1982, but surprised disappointed many fans of progressive rock who were expecting something less mainstream.

In the 1980s, many "neo-prog" artists such as [[Pallas]] and [[Marillion]] began a revival of the genre, combining the virtuosity and complexity of the '70s bands with a more mainstream sound reflecting the [[New Wave]] movement.  Stalwarts of the genre (including [[Yes]] and [[Genesis]]) also modified their sound to head in a more mainstream direction.  One example of this is the formation of the supergroup [[Asia]], featuring former members of [[Yes]], [[King Crimson]], and [[ELP]].  Asia's pop-oriented debut established a sales record for 1982, but surprised disappointed many fans of progressive rock who were expecting something less mainstream.