About Canterbury scene
Canterbury scene is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of progressive rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Soft Machine.
From Wikipedia
The Canterbury scene (or Canterbury sound) is a musical scene that originated in the city of Canterbury, Kent, England during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Associated with progressive rock, the term describes a loosely defined, improvisational style that blended elements of jazz, rock, and psychedelia.
The Canterbury scene was born from the ashes of The Wilde Flowers, a psych-pop outfit active in the mid to late 60s. After the band broke up in 1969, its members soon went on to play together in numerous bands (e.g. Soft Machine, Caravan, Gong, Hatfield and the North, Egg, and National Health), with ever-changing and overlapping personnel, creating some similarities in their musical output. Many prominent British avant-garde or fusion musicians began their career in Canterbury bands, including Hugh Hopper, Steve Hillage, Dave Stewart, Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Richard Sinclair, Tony Coe, Daevid Allen, and Mike Ratledge.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Canterbury scene.
Key artists
- Soft Machine
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Canterbury scene?
Canterbury scene is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of progressive rock.
Where and when did Canterbury scene originate?
Canterbury scene originated in United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Canterbury scene artists?
Soft Machine.