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Festival News: IQ Comes To RoSFest 2012

Posted on Friday, October 21 @ 23:45:00 UTC by nightowl

RoSfest is exceptionally pleased to announce that UK band IQ have been signed for the 2012 edition of the Rites of Spring Festival.

They have been a solid presence in the 80's, 90's and noughties' resurgence of interest in progressive rock, and can document a solid interest in their music throughout a 30 year long career. With 9 studio albums to their name, of which 6 are generally regarded as classics. Their later productions as popular as their earliest, if not even more so.

The last few years have brought it's upheavals, as noted keyboardist Martin Orford left in 2007, drummer Andy Edwards called it quits in 2008 and Orford's successor Mark Westworth left in 2010 alongside acknowledged bass man John Jowitt. But Mike Holmes (guitars) is still around, as is original frontman Peter Nicholls (vocals). And while Neil Durant (keyboards) may be an unfamiliar name for some, Paul Cook (drums) and Tim Esau (bass) are old hands returning to the fold. So despite line-up alterations, IQ is still the band the fans know and love. A leading name in the progressive rock scene, as they have been throughout most of their existence.

When IQ hit the stage in Gettysburg in May 2012, three years have gone by since they last visited these shores. Three years which has seen the return of original members, one new man in, and a band that in 2011 chose to revisit their classic Subterranea production live for the first time since the late 1990's. If they will take this one across the pond, opt to perform their most popular songs or perhaps even present some new material we don't know. But as those who saw IQ live at 3RP in 2009 can vouch for, this will be a concert well worth experiencing. One of the essential performances to attend at the 2012 edition of the Rites Of Spring Festival.

RoSFest 2012 will be held May 4 - 6, 2012 at The Majestic in Gettysburg, PA.

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