Spock’s Beard

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Spock's Beard is a progressive rock band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal and Alan Morse. Neal (keyboards/vocals) and Alan (guitars) were joined by fellow musicians Nick D'Virgilio (Nick D'Virgilio, drums - also known as NDV) and Dave Meros (bass), and were later joined by veteran keyboardist Ryo Okumoto.

Spock's Beard play a brand of progressive rock with pop music leanings, drawing much influence from Genesis and the Beatles. They are also well known for their intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint much in the vein of Gentle Giant. They've released records like the acclaimed The Kindness of Strangers and V before releasing the epic concept album Snow, which also marked the departure of leader and main composer Neal Morse for a solo career as a Christian artist.

Genres

Progressive Rock Symphonic Prog Art Rock

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Spock’s Beard members

Current members: Alan Morse (background vocals, cello, guitar, original), Dave Meros (background vocals, bass guitar, keyboard), 奥本亮 (background vocals, keyboard), Ted Leonard (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Potters (drums (drum set))

Former members: Nick D’Virgilio (background vocals, drums (drum set), guitar, lead vocals, original), Neal Morse (guitar, keyboard, lead vocals, original), Jimmy Keegan (background vocals, drums (drum set)), John Ballard (bass guitar, original)