This ranking is based on the opinion of the channel's followers, which was expressed through comments on the previous video about Progressive Rock (   • The 10 best Progressive Rock bands of...  ) and in polls that helped us define the position of each band. The data that was collected until 05/25/2024 will be presented below:

• In the comments on the previous video, the bands that received the most positive mentions or requests for inclusion on the list were:

1.Rush - 2.Pink Floyd - 3.Yes - 4.King Crimsom - 5.Emerson Lake & Palmer - 6.Gentle Giant - 7.Jethro Tull - 8.Genesis - 9.Van Der Graaf Generator - 10.Camel


• Based on this first result, we separated these bands into two parts (from 1st to 5th and from 6th to 10th) and created two polls to define the position of the bands in the ranking. The results of these polls were as follows:

A. Which of the 5 PROGRESSIVE ROCK bands listed below would you choose as the best? (To define the top 5 places)
- Total votes: 360

Rush - 21%
Pink Floyd - 60%
Yes - 7%
King Crimsom - 7%
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - 6%

B. Which of the 5 PROGRESSIVE ROCK bands listed below would you choose as the best? (To define the last 5 places)
- Total votes: 212

Genesis - 52%
Jethro Tull - 37%
Van Der Graaf Generator - 5%
Camel - 4%
Gentle Giant - 2%

• According to these surveys, the ranking established was:

10th. Camel
9th. Gentle Giant
8th. Van Der Graaf Generator
7th. Jethro Tull
6th. Genesis
5th. Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4th. Yes
3rd. King Crimson
2nd. Rush
1st. pink Floyd


• Taking into account the protests regarding PINK FLOYD in a Progressive Rock list and to keep the list faithful to its purpose, which is the OPINION OF OUR FOLLOWERS, we launched two other polls that reinforced the results achieved previously. Check out:


C. In your opinion, what is the most appropriate rock style to classify PINK FLOYD?
- Total votes: 340

Progressive Rock - 61%
Psychedelic Rock - 25%
Art Rock - 6%
Experimental Rock - 6%
Space Rock - 2%

D. In a ranking of PROGRESSIVE ROCK bands, which position do you believe should be occupied by PINK FLOYD?
- Total votes: 228

1st, 2nd or 3rd place - 62%
4th, 5th, 6th or 7th place - 16%
I don't recognize Pink Floyd as a Progressive Rock band - 14%
8th, 9th or 10th place - 4%
It wouldn't be in the top 10, but I recognize it as Prog Rock - 4%


What did you think of the end result? Leave a comment expressing your opinion, but remember, respect comes first.

We will soon produce more lists based on the opinions of our audience, so be sure to subscribe to the channel to participate. Thank you to everyone who participated by either commenting or voting in the poll.

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