Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock group, active between 1970 and 1980. They were known for their experimental, complex and multi-instrumental sound. In contrast with many other progressive rock bands their classical influence went further than simply the Romantic era. They also drew inspiration for their lyrics from philosophy and the works of François Rabelais and R.D. Laing.
Guitarist Gary Green and especially John Weathers are Zappa fans. In an interview with Vintage Guitar Magazine bass player Ray Shulman said: "From my point of view, the only contemporary artist who had any influence would have been Frank Zappa."
Street: "Are there any major rock n' roll bands aside from yourself that you do listen to?"
Frank Zappa: "I like Queen. I like Gentle Giant."
(Quoted from Phi Zappa Crappa Interview:, 1978.)
