Van der Graaf Generator Interview Progressive Music Awards 2016

[@ACrackInTheWall2006]

First time I had ever heard Guy Evans and Hugh Banton speak.

[@rajasarapi8082]

Grew up with them since they started. My most favorite artists, miss David Jackson (sax master) here, but yes, no one explored deeper and higher than VDGG. Sublime madness in sound.

[@markrae1317]

My favourite band. Total respect.

[@Gnomaxx]

At last. A reward for THE prog band. No compromises. Just music and innovations thru improvisation. Thanks.

[@therealslipperman8700]

Great band. Would really like to see Jackson return. He was a huge part of what made them unique.

[@ulfingvar1]

Great guys, great music (and, yes, I include Peter's solo work, which is often brilliant) and I thank fate that I was born at a point in a time where I could listen to these guys, alongside the likes of King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Zappa, Vangelis, Pink Floyd.. my favourites.. and so much else.

[@mikereiss4216]

I agree but would also add Genesis, ELP, Yes and Camel to name just a few more.

[@nsgobbi]

I’m from 1958 and couldn’t agree more, we’re absolutely lucky.

[@kidflersh7807]

you act as if you can't listen to them now! the modern day has more VdGG fans than there were in the 70s (except for in italy maybe, that was absolutely mad)

[@ulfingvar1]

@@kidflersh7807 I AM listening to them now, I actually only started to do so in the past 5 years or so. Yes, I am a late starter. Just listening to their BBC session, Maida Vale. Stunning.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

These guys are the best, wonderful to hear from GE and HB. I so wish Jax could've been there with them, but I'm very happy that these guys are carrying forward with VDGG.

[@5Cd2]

It is a pity that David Jackson is not more with them. And also that Nic Potter has passed away.

[@cosmicdrifter287]

true innovators.

[@susannedittrich6372]

an important part of my life as prog music listener.

[@josdurkstraful]

These three grandpa's "strip the paper off the wall".... (The Noise).

[@thehimer3903]

Cant wait to see them in April 2020 in Frankfurt

[@frederic579]

Excellent! Merci pour votre musique puissante et inventive. Bonne continuation.

[@martineggel4417]

Impresionante banda . Amo Vander.❤

[@newforestpixie5297]

White Hammer & Darkness 11/11 were ‘ Goth ‘ a whole decade before Bauhaus were credited with “ being the birth of Goth music “ It’s sad how their relationship with David Jackson broke down after so many years 🏴❤️

[@mikereiss4216]

I love prog music and prog rock but it's ultimately really only a label that was bestowed upon these bands after the fact. Nobody back then said to themselves "hey, let's become a prog band" or "hey let's play prog music." That's why today the genre has a bit of a contrived element because many bands playing in the prog genre these days know exactly what they want to do(ie "prog")before they even do it. This is why sometimes some bands are criticized for playing "prog by numbers." VDGG were prog in attitude and label but were never a band happy to be pigeonholed or put in a box. They just did what they did and nobody else did what they did(not that they could anyway).

[@hlodowing5561]

😊Many, Many Thanks to You "VDGG", Now I am just an Old boy, 66years😳?! The Time is gone away, Bastard😳!!!(damned)😳!!! But I remember verywell : "Quanto mi avete fatto Felice", con la vostra Musica😊!!! Long Life to You and the "VDGG", Forever😊!!! Thanks, from Italia : by , Hlodowing '55😊*

[@ThefightingCelt]

Nice to see and hear from them , even if they're half sozzled .

[@donlebo6824]

LOVE THESE GUYS! PROG ON VDGG!

[@willy1957]

Prog is an attitude not a genre

[@ralfbond258]

Hugh Banton is a Organ Beasty;HB2 ftw

[@ozricaurora6943]

I agree that prog isnt really a genre, it's more an attitude to music and a way of making it. so I wouldn't say the Beatles or the stones fall under that category. they were too much about the fame and girls. prog is an underground genre. while Pink Floyd were huge, their attitude and style had that essence of what made prog what it was.

[@ulfingvar1]

And who was more prog than Zappa? He tried to fuse the most disparate genres, and usually succeeded!! R n' B with Edgar Varése, for goodness sake!!!

[@vdggmouse9512]

@Harold de Mure If pop to you means popular. I agree with Guy - The Beatles and others paved the way to there being a 'prog.' The Beatles definitely had that prog attitude more than The Stones. Did The Stones come anywhere near an Abbey Road medley? Don't think so. VdGG the second greatest band --- EVER!

[@vdggmouse9512]

I wrote Guy but that was actually Hugh who said that.

[@bmardon2112]

I love how they convey prog as an open definition. I agree, because for me I put Dire Straits into the prog tag as well. Interesting story like lyrics, often lengthy tracks, excellent musicianship, it somehow works for me to call Knopfler and the lads prog. Some may disagree, that's alright

[@Shadowbannddiscourse]

i m surprises prog awards exist i liled what he said about beatles and hendrix

[@mikayelabazyan]

Thank yo for posting!

[@michaelrider]

Godbluff had enormous amount of energy. Typical English understatement.

[@Tanya_Firn]

Very 👍🙌👋🔥

[@pascaljeanne6520]

so you want to be innovative and original musicians listen to theses guys ! pretty bad , ok lol but one of the greatest band of all times ! and hammill ...the artist !!! love him !

[@fernandokosovel600]

D. Jackson is not now in the band,ok,but he can't not even attend an award meeting?

[@bent2]

They had a huge falling out with him in 2006. Seems to be quite serious. As of 2024 I have not heard they have made up their issues.

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@bent2 There was a rumour they disapproved of Jaxon & Potter & Smith's involvement with that 'rockumentary' called 'Inside VdGG'.. which I can understand as some of the narrators and pundits on it are a little pratt-ish.. naming no names

[@rhostatton8944]

thee "HB2" organ playing by Mr HB put the Prog into VDGG....imo #BBC_Theme1

[@jorgepatriciorodriguez434]

Están hechos unos abuelitos...🧐

[@eduhuertarias1728]

Spanish subtitles please

[@misoulian13]

Peter, you need to see a dentist

[@samstan1366]

Rolling Stones? Pig's garbage compared to the mighty Van Der Graaf Generator!

[@grazianogambesi1987]

David Jackson...???...... The very soul off. V d g g......!!!!!!!!

[@ralfbond258]

correcto mundo...no David Jackson(and or Nic Potter)..no VDGG...imho

[@jkra1953]

Grande Jaxon !!! Se te echa de menos.

[@adrithgor7551]

@@ralfbond258 Well, band was still good without Nic Potter, but it's completely other thing without Jackson's saxophone