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The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds.

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Big Big Train cofounder Gregory Spawton on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

Every month we get inside the mind of one of the biggest names in music. This issue it’s Clive Nolan . Best known for his work in Pendragon and Arena, the classically trained musician was bitten by the prog bug when he discovered Genesis as a teen and went on to join numerous progressive bands. He’s also turned his attention towards musicals and his current album, The Mortal Light , is the third instalment in his epic Alchemy series. He discusses his roots, inspiration and the mead hall that will host the upcoming live event, Close Encounters Of The Progressive Kind.

Neville Marten recalls an early guitar influence that no-one else ever seemed to have heard of. Until an illuminating musicianly encounter…