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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #221 (#116 REDUX) -  A Tribute to Chris Squire

Life has gotten in the way of The Progressive Tracks Show this week, and so I find myself having to (wanting to) play an older (pre-Progzilla Radio) show.  What to pick... what to pick...

Having just marked the second anniversary of Chris Squire’s death, as well as his posthumous induction with Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... this pick was a no-brainer, really:  Loads of the ‘Fish’ packed into a mere 60 minutes.

There will never be another... Chris Squire.  R.I.P. 

ProgTracks Notes:  I recorded this just a few days after Chris’ death, so excuse the occasional cracking of my voice (I still get teary listening to some of this music).  I still have the deepest admiration and respect for Tom Gagliardi of Gagliarchives for doing a 5-hour tribute show that very Sunday Chris died (which I listened to live in its entirety, tears streaming down my face).  

And as far as the DJ’ing... I’ve done over 100 shows since this one aired.  Hopefully I’m improving(?).     ;o)      And if you wonder about the choice of tracks I played, I was (and still am as a community radio DJ) limited somewhat by FCC regulations on the total number of tracks I can play by one band.  Choosing was difficult! 

There’s always time for absolute classic progressive rock!  So take the time to put on some headphones, sit back, and enjoy this show (or any past Progressive Tracks Show, if you go to:  http://www.progzilla.com/?s=progtracks )!

- Mike “ProgTracks” Pollack

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SHOWTIMES:  

(1) July 27th Thursday evening at 8:00 PM (Seattle - Pacific) / July  28th Friday 4:00 AM Friday morning (London - BST) on Progzilla Radio (Progzilla.com) or http://tunein.com/radio/Progzilla-Radio-s242911/

(2) July 30th Sunday morning at 5:00 AM (Seattle - Pacific) / 1:00 PM Sunday afternoon (London - BST) on KPTZ 91.9 FM (KPTZ.org) or http://tunein.com/radio/KPTZ-919-s138748/

(3) July 31st Monday afternoon at 2:30 PM (Seattle - Pacific) / 10:30 PM Monday evening (London - BST) on Progzilla Radio (Progzilla.com)

NOTE: I’ll be in the Progzilla Lounge Chat Room for this show… drop by and say ‘Hi’ (http://www.progzilla.com/chat-room/)

(4) July 31st Monday evening at 9:00 PM (Seattle - Pacific) / August 1st 5:00 AM Tuesday morning (London - BST) on KPTZ 91.9 FM (KPTZ.org) or http://tunein.com/radio/KPTZ-919-s138748/

NOTE: This is the last Monday night show on KPTZ because The Progressive Tracks Show is moving... to Saturday night at 9:00 PM!   This new schedule begins August 5th.    Sweet!  

And if you miss all these opportunities, you can always access the podcasts to this and previous shows (which are scheduled on “Forever Time”):  http://www.progzilla.com/?s=progtracks