Van der Graaf Generator are an English progressive rock band, formed in 1967 in Manchester by singer-songwriters Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith. They were the first act signed by Charisma …

Van der Graaf played at the Reading festival in 1976. I was a regular frequenter of festivals at that time but for the first time I summoned up some energy and fought my way to the front.

VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR is an English eclectic progressive rock band with front man Peter HAMMILL from 'the classic period' that has proven be one of the most important bands of the …

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The documentary delves into the history of Van der Graaf Generator, from its formation to its impact on progressive rock.

Jul 10, 2023 · Van der Graaf Generator (VdGG) were (and continue to be) a weird, weird band. Their classic lineup lacked guitars of any sort, but they managed to use organ and saxophone as cudgels …

Van der Graaf Generator were formed in 1967 Peter Hammill and Chris Judge Smith and were the first act signed by Charisma Records. Smith left the band before they released their first album having …

Jan 18, 2026 · Van der Graaf Generator is a band known for Progressive Rock. Explore the music, evolution, and artistic identity of Van der Graaf Generator on Proglouder.

Van der Graaf Generator Art rock unit led by Peter Hammill, distinguished for a dynamic range rivaled only by King Crimson and for their surprising influence on British punk.

Sudden changes were a Van der Graaf Generator staple, but this track seamlessly combines diametrically opposed moods, moving almost imperceptibly from soft to hard, light to heavy, quiet to …