[peel] Re: Prog doc on BBC 4

[markbursa@...]

> >>I should imagine* that whatever Peel said about prog, it was 
> tongue-in-cheek, probably poking fun at the bands' haircuts or 
> trousers. Regular listeners should know Peelie's sense of humour by 
> now.<<

I saw the programme, and Peel basically said that on the arrival of punk, he 
realised prog was a blind alley. Those were not his exact words - I've the 
show on tape and could transcribe the quote. 

He's right of course. Prog was in most cases pompous, overblown rubbish. 
Soulless, passionless mush, driven by flashy musicianship with classical 
pretentions. 

Mark