Nicely Done

Of course they weren't Space or Metal or Symph, but they surely informed all the artists I mentioned (and then some).  

Again, listen to the first two or three albums--  along with Giles,Giles &Fripp and a handful of others, they illuminated what could be done in the rock 'n roll format which allowed people like Hawkwind and Sabbath to flourish creatively and commercially.  

The Nice--   Some like 'em, some don't, but how important were they?   Not very, I guess, I mean they only created symphonic prog from kitsch English pop, spawned the most successful prog rock act ever, influenced Lemmy Kilmister who roadied for them and went on to do some significant things, and I have little doubt one Ossie Osbourne was catching them from time to time.  

So let's see: This little psych band was responsible for Symph as we know it, Heavy Metal, Space Rock, and the larger progressive rock movement generally.   Not bad.  

Do you agree?   Have you listened to The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack lately?