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Yes
Genesis
King Crimson

See? That was easy!!!
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Best is subject to personal interpretation. However, I would agree that PF, Yes and Genesis are the big three. If some don't consider PF to be prog you could substitute them with ELP. Some might also substitute them with KC. I think influence and popularity should be considered otherwise it's just someone's three favorites band list. 
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Still I think my big three are

Genesis
Pink Floyd
Dream Theater
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1. Gentle Giant
2. The Giant
3. Giant Gentle
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Pink Floyd
Tangerine Dream
Eloy
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1. Starcastle
2. Krokodil
3. Pazop
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1.- Genesis
2.- ELP
3.- Yes
            
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Yes
Genesis
Pink Floyd

Think it's pretty hard to argue against those 3.
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Moody Blues were very important to prog.  Without them I'm not sure what prog would have looked like.  But they were not capital P prog.  As much as they aren't among my very favorites, I have to go with King Crimson, Yes, and Genesis for influence on the prog that would follow.  Honorable mention to ELP, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull.   
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Mayday!  Who are they?  Where do they get the clouds of must believe.  Jan Hammer Group from Melodies.  I just listened to Melodies a day or so ago.

Edited by Slartibartfast - August 02 2017 at 12:44
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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I agree that Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd are the big three. If we are going by a strict definition of prog I would swap out PF for King Crimson. King Crimson might have lacked the album sales of ELP or JT but I think they made up for it in influence. These days they are probably more of a gateway band to prog than just about any other band except for maybe Rush or PF. 
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BIG BIG TRAIN
BIG LIETTO PER L'INFERNO
THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

Seriously, I think it's really tough to limit to three and haven't thought in quite those terms. Big five, big seven, big eight, sure.
Just a fanboy passin' through.
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Originally posted by Barbu Barbu wrote:

1. Gentle Giant
2. The Giant
3. Giant Gentle

This list is perfect! Wouldn't change a thing. 
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Originally posted by ALotOfBottle ALotOfBottle wrote:

1. Starcastle
2. Krokodil
3. Pazop

Some love for Krokodil!

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Neil and Jack and me.
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Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

1.- Genesis
2.- ELP
3.- Yes

Absolutely agree. My order, though, would be.. 

1. - Yes
2. - Genesis(Just a HAIR behind Yes/pretty much tied)
3. - ELP 



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Couldn't possibly have Yes, Elp or Crimson in there. Just didn't do enough after the early 70s. It's can only be between Tull, Gentle Giant, Camel, Magma, Le Orme and Genesis.
All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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It's very difficult to creted relay The Big Three.
Fo example, I consider Gentle Giatnt as most outstanding band, what ever. But if we're talking about THE BIG THREE, my list will be :
Zappa,
Genesis (first 4 album),
Pink Froyd

Edited by soundloverr - August 03 2017 at 07:08
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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Yes
Genesis
Pink Floyd

Think it's pretty hard to argue against those 3.


Yeah, I agree - pretty hard and pointless !
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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Yes
Genesis
Pink Floyd

Think it's pretty hard to argue against those 3.

I find a "Big Three" without King Crimson inconceivable.
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