About Rock in Opposition
Rock in Opposition is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of avant-prog.
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Rock in Opposition or RIO was a movement representing a collective of progressive rock bands in the late 1970s united in their opposition to the music industry that refused to recognise their music. It was initiated by English avant-prog group Henry Cow in March 1978 when they invited four mainland European groups to come to London and perform in a festival called "Rock in Opposition".
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What is Rock in Opposition?
Rock in Opposition is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of avant-prog.
Where and when did Rock in Opposition originate?
Rock in Opposition originated in Europe in the 1970s.