Bands such as Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, The Moody Blues, Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Camel and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) were the genre's most influential groups and were among the most popular acts of the era, although there were many other, often highly influential, bands who experienced a lesser degree of commercial success.
Больше всего повлиявшие на стиль в 70-х годах исполнители (Camel; Caravan; Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Genesis; Gentle Giant; Jethro Tull; King Crimson; Pink Floyd; Supertramp; Van der Graaf Generator; Yes) звучали не особенно похоже — хотя многие (включая и некоторых членов этих коллективов) считают, что они играли прогрессивный рок.