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Facts

Also Known As	classical rock

Photos

British rock group Genesis members Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Steve Hackett stand in a line at London Airport, February 27, 1974.

Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, and Geddy Lee of the band Rush pose together against a red background, with Peart seated in the center and Lifeson and Lee standing on either side.

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Topics

progressive rock rock country rock Heavy metal folk rock doo-wop rockabilly punk psychedelic rock rock and roll alternative rock girl groups

Key People

Kate Bush

Kate Bush

British singer and songwriter

Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity)

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