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The wildly entertaining story of progressive rock, the music that ruled the 1970s charts—and has divided listeners ever since.

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"A new history of [prog] written by an ardent, straight-faced defender who also understands what is most outlandishly entertaining about it." -- The New York Times Book Review
"Savvy" -- The New Yorker
"It [The Show that Never Ends] works as an invitation to explore the dark corners of prog rock." -- The Economist
"... certainly a worthy addition to your bookshelf." -- The Prog Report
"Weigel’s book is the comprehensive overview of prog that fans have been waiting for, and a long-needed reevaluation of the genre’s best bands... It’s an impressive feat of research and storytelling." -- Rock Guitar Tech
"Loved the book The Show That Never Ends. A deep, detailed, funny and affectionate dive into the history of prog rock by @daveweigel. Has sent me down a very proggy rabbit hole listening wise." -- Edgar Wright, Film Director

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/08/2018
      ISBN13: 9780393356021, 978-0393356021
      ISBN10: 0393356027
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The wildly entertaining story of progressive rock, the music that ruled the 1970s charts—and has divided listeners ever since.

      Trade Review
      "A new history of [prog] written by an ardent, straight-faced defender who also understands what is most outlandishly entertaining about it." -- The New York Times Book Review
      "Savvy" -- The New Yorker
      "It [The Show that Never Ends] works as an invitation to explore the dark corners of prog rock." -- The Economist
      "... certainly a worthy addition to your bookshelf." -- The Prog Report
      "Weigel’s book is the comprehensive overview of prog that fans have been waiting for, and a long-needed reevaluation of the genre’s best bands... It’s an impressive feat of research and storytelling." -- Rock Guitar Tech
      "Loved the book The Show That Never Ends. A deep, detailed, funny and affectionate dive into the history of prog rock by @daveweigel. Has sent me down a very proggy rabbit hole listening wise." -- Edgar Wright, Film Director

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