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Van Der Graaf Generator: Real Time
by John Kelman
Van Der Graaf Generator was always different than its '70s progressive rock contemporaries. Groups like Yes continued to record new material despite considerable acrimony and comings and goings amongst their classic lineups, but on tour they almost exclusively emphasized their '70s repertoire. VDGG dissolved in the late '70s--the result of the rigors of touring and bad finances--but everyone remained in touch, often showing up on singer/primary songwriter Peter Hammill's subsequent solo albums.
The group reconvened in 2004 to see if ...
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