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.

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