The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds. As told to Grant Moon. Outside of music

40 years on from his passing, Scott Gorham, Eric Bell, Mark Stanway, Laurence Archer and more talk about the bandmate and friend – the real Phil – that they knew.

Ever-busy Yes guitarist Steve Howe discusses the band’s recent US tour and plans for 2026, as well as his own upcoming solo releases.

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What an incredible 2025 it’s been in the world of prog. This year, we’ve taken a different approach to our Critics’ Choice and instead of printing our writers’ Top 20 lists, we’ve pooled them to create a definitive Top 50 with profile pieces on some of the key players. Did your favourite make the cut? We look forward to reading your thoughts on the results.