IQ (band)

IQ (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = IQ


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Genre = Neo-progressive rock
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Years_active = 1980–present
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Associated_acts = Arena
Ark
Frost*
Ian Parker Band
Jadis
The Lens
Niadem's Ghost
Priory of Brion
URL = [http://www.gep.co.uk/iq/index.html]
Current_members = Peter Nicholls Mike Holmes Mark Westworth John Jowitt Andy Edwards
Past_members = Paul Menel Tim Esau Paul Cook Les 'Ledge' Marshall Martin Orford Mark Ridout
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IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes in 1982 following the dissolution of his original band The Lens. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success, IQ have built up a loyal cult following over the years and are still active as of 2008. Bassist John Jowitt and ex-keyboardist Martin Orford have also been members of Jadis.

The Neo-Progressive movement

IQ were one of a small number of British bands formed during the early 1980s, including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night and Pallas, that continued with the progressive rock style forsaken by 1970s bands such as Genesis and Yes. [cite web | url = http://www.progarchives.com/subgenre.asp?style=18 | title = Neo Progressive | work = ProgArchives.com | accessdate = 2008-03-07] The music press coined the phrase neo-progressive to describe these bands, often accusing them of simply copying the styles of other bands. This accusation has been strenuously denied by IQ, which are against of the use of the term "neo progressive" [cite web | url = http://www.dprp.net/vision/index.php?id=13 | title = Out With The Neo! | work = DPRP | year = 2000 | accessdate = 2008-03-07 | first = Martin | last = Orford] and claim to have a wide-ranging and eclectic selection of musical influences. [cite web | url = http://www.progweed.net/interviews/iq.html | title = Interview with Martin Orford | work = ProgWeed.net | month = April | year = 2002 | accessdate = 2008-03-07 | first = Mike | last = Prete]

The line-up

From 1982, the line-up consisted of Peter Nicholls (vocals), Mike Holmes (guitar), Martin Orford (keyboards), Paul Cook (drums), and Tim Esau (bass). Vocalist Peter Nicholls left in 1984 to form a new band, Niadem's Ghost, and was replaced by Paul (P. L.) Menel, but subsequently returned in 1990. Nicholls also created the cover art for most of the albums on which he appears. In early 2005 member Paul Cook left the band, and was replaced on drums by Andy Edwards. On July 20th 2007 Martin Orford announced he was leaving IQ and was replaced by Mark Westworth from prog-rock band Darwin's Radio. Despite his departure, Martin continues to run the band's label GEP and is still closely involved with the band.

Musical style

The band's musical style, especially earlier in their career, was reminiscent of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era Genesis because of singer Peter Nicholls' vocal and stage-presence similarities to Gabriel and keyboardist Martin Orford's grandiose keyboarding. However, guitarist Mike Holmes' role was far more assertive in the band, giving them a harder edge musically. After Nicholl's departure, the band's style became increasingly commercial and radio-friendly on Nomzamo (1987) and Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989), although each album still featured some progressive rock tracks. Beginning with Nicholls's return on 1993's Ever, the band returned to its prog rock roots, with longer tracks featuring intricate arrangements and complex musicianship.

Band members

Current members

* Peter Nichollsvocals, backing vocals
* Mike Holmes – guitars
* Mark Westworth – keyboards
* John Jowittbass guitar, backing vocals
* Andy Edwardsdrums

Former members

* P. L. Menel – vocals (1986–1990)
* Tim Esau – bass guitar (1981–1990)
* Paul Cook - drums (1982–2005)
* Les 'Ledge' Marshall – bass guitar (1990)
* Mark Ridout - drums (1981–1982)
* Martin Orford - keyboards (1981–2007)

Discography

Albums

* "Seven Stories into Eight" (cassette) (1982)
* "Tales from the Lush Attic" (1983)
* "The Wake" (1985)
* "Nomzamo" (1987)
* "Are You Sitting Comfortably?" (1989)
* "Ever" (1993)
* "Subterranea" (1997)
* "The Seventh House" (2000)
* "Dark Matter" (2004)

Live Albums

* "Living Proof (live)" (1986)
* "J'ai Pollette D'arnu" (1991) (b-sides and live tracks)
* "Forever Live" (1996)
* "" (2000)
* "" (2003) ("official bootleg" of live concert)

Compilations

* "Nine in a Pond is Here" (1985) ("official bootleg" of demos etc, CD version is abridged)
* "Seven Stories into Ninety Eight" (1998) (original 1982 album plus new re-recorded version)
* "The Lost Attic" (1999) (rarities)

Videos

* "Forever Live" (VHS/CD set, 1996)
* "Subterranea : The Concert" (DVD, 2000)
* "IQ20 - The Twentieth Anniversary Show" (VHS 2000, DVD 2004)
* "Live From London" (DVD, recorded May 13 1985 in London, 2005)
* "IQ Stage" (DVD, 2006)
* "Forever Live" (DVD set, 2007)

References

External links

* [http://www.gep.co.uk/iq/index.html Official IQ web site]
* [http://iqmuseum.free.fr/index.htm The Museum of the band IQ]
* [http://progressive.ngi.it/index.html Collection of IQ MIDI files]


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