IQ are one of the pioneers on the British Neo-Prog scene, along with bands such as Pallas,PendragonandTwelfth Night. PeterNicholls' vocals give the band its trademark, with the keyboard arrangementsfrom the multibandmanMartin Orford (Jadis) creating theirgenerally dark atmosphere and Mike Holmes' guitarworkcompleting the lastessentialingredient of the band's musicianship.The band is stronglyinfluenced by Peter G ...read more
IQ are one of the pioneers on the British Neo-Prog scene, along with bands such as Pallas,PendragonandTwelfth Night. PeterNicholls' vocals give the band its trademark, with the keyboard arrangementsfrom the multibandmanMartin Orford (Jadis) creating theirgenerally dark atmosphere and Mike Holmes' guitarworkcompleting the lastessentialingredient of the band's musicianship.The band is stronglyinfluenced by Peter Gabriel eraGenesis, with a hard-edged and powerful sound. The band'sextensive discography sees flitting between popstyles(Nomzamo), epic double-albums (Subterranea) and dark prog(The Road of Bones). « hide