Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 26 – May 2012 – Squackett, Yes, Genesis & Rush

Original Progressive Rock Magazine | Chris Squire | Steve Hackett | Yes | Genesis | Rush | Greg Lake | Clockwork Angels | Promotional CD Sleeve

An original copy of Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 26, May 2012, published by Future Publishing.

This issue features an extensive cover story devoted to Squackett, the progressive rock collaboration between legendary Yes bassist Chris Squire and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett.

The magazine explores how two of progressive rock's most influential musicians combined their distinctive musical backgrounds to create a new project.

The striking front cover features both musicians holding a large circular illustration incorporating imagery associated with Yes and Genesis.

Additional coverage includes Rush, Greg Lake, Peter Hammill, Trevor Rabin, Family, Nightwish, Rock in Opposition and numerous contemporary progressive rock artists.

The photographs also show an additional Squackett-themed Prog publication and a promotional CD sleeve featuring the compilation The Butterfly Effect.

An appealing collectable for enthusiasts of British progressive rock, Yes, Genesis, Steve Hackett, Chris Squire and original music magazines from the early 2010s.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog

• Issue Number: 26

• Publication Date: May 2012

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Original UK Cover Price: £7.99

• Language: English

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Music Journalism

• Main Cover Feature: Squackett

• Featured Musicians: Chris Squire and Steve Hackett

• Associated Bands: Yes and Genesis

• Other Featured Artists: Rush, Greg Lake, Peter Hammill, Trevor Rabin, Family, Nightwish, Talk Talk and many more

• Additional Items Shown: Squackett-themed Prog publication and promotional CD sleeve

• Condition: Pre-owned / Used

• SKU: 1606

Main Cover – Squackett: Yes Meets Genesis

The front cover features a distinctive photographic composition celebrating the collaboration between Chris Squire and Steve Hackett.

The background is predominantly light blue, with a large metallic silver PROG masthead across the upper section.

Both musicians are dressed in dark clothing and stand behind a large circular illustrated frame.

Chris Squire appears on the left, identifiable by his light-coloured hair.

Steve Hackett appears on the right, wearing dark clothing with a darker hairstyle.

The central circular artwork features a combination of fantasy-style illustrations associated with the visual heritage of Yes and Genesis.

Cover Artwork Details

The circular design includes:

• A large black ornamental frame.

• The names YES and GENESIS around the upper edge.

• The words WORLDS COLLIDE around the lower edge.

• A large central curved division resembling a yin-and-yang composition.

• Warm orange and yellow fantasy landscapes.

• Cooler blue and purple illustrated landscapes.

• Trees, birds and imaginative figures.

• A waterfall and surreal natural scenery.

• Decorative detailing reflecting the artistic traditions of progressive rock album artwork.

The imagery symbolically brings together the musical worlds of Yes and Genesis.

Main Cover Headline

SQUACKETT!

The accompanying cover text introduces the collaboration and discusses how Chris Squire and Steve Hackett combined their musical ideas.

The cover also references the creation of a progressive rock project drawing upon the heritage of two of the genre's most influential bands.

This is particularly relevant to collectors interested in the history of Yes, Genesis and their associated musicians.

Main Feature – Chris Squire and Steve Hackett

Chris Squire – Yes

Chris Squire was the founding bassist of legendary British progressive rock band Yes.

His distinctive bass playing helped define the group's sound, combining melodic bass lines, complex arrangements and technically accomplished performances.

The magazine explores his involvement in the Squackett collaboration and the musical ideas behind the project.

Steve Hackett – Genesis

Steve Hackett is best known for his influential work as guitarist with Genesis during the band's progressive rock era.

His playing incorporated classical guitar techniques, experimental sounds and atmospheric arrangements.

The magazine examines how Hackett's musical approach complemented Chris Squire's distinctive bass playing.

Squackett – Worlds Collide

The collaboration brought together two established progressive rock musicians whose careers had helped shape the genre.

The feature is especially interesting as it documents the project during its original 2012 period.

For collectors, the magazine provides contemporary coverage of a notable collaboration between musicians associated with Yes and Genesis.

Additional Squackett-Themed Prog Publication

The photographs show an additional illustrated Prog publication featuring Chris Squire and Steve Hackett.

The cover uses a different visual approach from the main magazine.

Additional Cover Artwork

The design features:

• A large gold PROG masthead.

• A pale grey background.

• Full-length photographs of Chris Squire and Steve Hackett.

• Two ornate gold picture frames.

• Framed portraits of musicians associated with the Yes and Genesis musical heritage.

• Bright pink, yellow and orange paint-like effects flowing from the frames.

• A quotation attributed to Steve Hackett.

The contrasting artwork gives the additional publication a distinctive appearance.

The cover composition combines traditional portrait framing with contemporary graphic design, creating an unusual visual representation of the collaboration.

This additional publication is included as photographed.

Other Featured Artists and Articles

Rush – Clockwork Angels

The magazine features coverage of Canadian progressive rock band Rush and their 2012 album Clockwork Angels.

The front cover advertises an early look at the album.

The rear-cover promotional material includes:

• A colour photograph of Rush members performing.

• Artwork from the Clockwork Angels album.

• Discussion of the band's new music.

• Reference to Rush returning to the United Kingdom.

This feature is particularly relevant to Rush collectors interested in the band's later recording career.

Greg Lake

The magazine includes an exclusive feature concerning Greg Lake, the influential vocalist, bassist and guitarist associated with King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

The cover advertises an interview discussing his live performances in America.

Greg Lake's involvement makes this issue especially interesting to collectors of ELP and classic British progressive rock.

Peter Hammill

Peter Hammill, best known for his work with Van der Graaf Generator, is featured.

The rear-cover material includes a portrait photograph and commentary discussing his solo musical work.

The feature highlights Hammill's experimental approach to songwriting and composition.

Trevor Rabin

The magazine includes coverage of Trevor Rabin, the guitarist, songwriter and composer associated with Yes.

The rear cover features a photograph of Rabin and commentary concerning his work in recording studios and film music.

This provides an additional connection to the history of Yes beyond the main Squackett feature.

Family

British progressive and psychedelic rock group Family are featured.

The rear cover includes an archival group photograph and a reference to the band's Music in a Doll's House album.

This feature is particularly interesting for collectors of late-1960s British progressive and psychedelic music.

Rock in Opposition

The magazine includes coverage of the Rock in Opposition movement.

The rear cover features a group photograph and commentary examining the experimental music movement and its relationship with the wider progressive rock scene.

This provides an interesting historical perspective on alternative and avant-garde progressive music.

Nightwish

Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish are featured.

The rear cover references the band's Imaginaerum performances and includes a photograph of the group's live presentation.

The feature demonstrates the magazine's coverage of progressive and symphonic metal alongside traditional progressive rock.

Talk Talk

British band Talk Talk are also featured.

The rear cover includes a photograph and commentary discussing the group's experimental musical direction.

The article provides another connection between progressive rock and atmospheric, experimental music.

Additional Progressive Rock Coverage

The rear cover references numerous other musicians and bands, including:

• Arjen Lucassen

• Soundtrack of Our Lives

• Opeth

• Mastodon

• Moody Blues

• Headspace

• Curved Air

• Van der Graaf Generator

• Tony Banks

• Tangerine Dream

• Katatonia

• Panic Room

• Hawkwind

• Paul Menel

• Tesseract

• Steven Wilson

• Peter Gabriel

• Kevin Ayers

• Touchstone

• Kevin Coyne

• Sandy Denny

• Comus

• DeeExpus

• Martin Barre

These references demonstrate the broad range of established and contemporary progressive music covered by the publication.

Promotional CD – The Butterfly Effect

The photographs show a promotional CD sleeve associated with Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 26.

The compilation is titled:

The Butterfly Effect

Front Cover Artwork

The sleeve features a minimalist white and pale grey design.

At the centre is a white cup and saucer containing a dark liquid, with a butterfly-like form emerging from an elaborate splash.

The composition combines photography and digital artwork.

The PROG logo appears near the upper-left corner, while the compilation title is printed along the lower section.

Printed Track Listing

The reverse of the sleeve displays nine tracks:

1. Arjen Lucassen – Lost in the New Real

2. Coralspin – Sons of the Sleeping Giant

3. Dead Sea Apes – Dick's Dog Gondolier

4. Freedom to Glide – Rain Part 1

5. Indrek Patte – Mount Megiddo

6. Jess and the Ancient Ones – Ghostriders

7. Sweet Billy Pilgrim – Archaeology

8. Ordinary Brainwash – Unbirthday

9. Galahad – Seize the Day

The compilation features a mixture of progressive rock, experimental music and contemporary progressive artists.

The sleeve also carries Future Publishing branding and copyright information dated 2012.

Important: The promotional CD sleeve is visible in the photographs. The actual disc has not been separately photographed or tested, so its presence and playing condition cannot be guaranteed.

Rear Cover – Additional Music Features

The photographed rear cover uses a colourful orange, yellow and black design with promotional photographs, article previews and quotations.

Featured Sections

Squackett: A photograph of Chris Squire and Steve Hackett accompanies a preview of the main feature.

Rush: Coverage of Clockwork Angels and the band's return to the UK.

Trevor Rabin: A feature discussing the guitarist's studio and soundtrack work.

Peter Hammill: Commentary concerning his solo musical activities.

Family: A retrospective reference to Music in a Doll's House.

Rock in Opposition: Coverage of experimental progressive music.

Nightwish: A feature discussing the band's Imaginaerum performances.

Talk Talk: Commentary concerning the band's experimental musical development.

The rear cover provides a useful overview of the issue's extensive progressive rock coverage.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned music magazine with visible signs of previous handling, storage and general age-related wear.

The photographs show the main magazine, additional illustrated publication and promotional CD sleeve.

Main Magazine – Front Cover

The front cover remains colourful, with the Squackett artwork and large PROG masthead clearly visible.

However, there are several noticeable imperfections:

• Significant creasing along the bottom edge, particularly towards the lower-left corner.

• Multiple small vertical crease lines along the lower cover.

• Noticeable rubbing and colour loss at the bottom-left corner.

• Scuffing and surface scratches across the glossy cover.

• Minor edge wear along the right-hand side.

• Slight softening and bending around the corners.

• General handling marks and light surface wear.

• Minor wear around the spine and cover edges.

• Some small marks visible against the blue background.

The central artwork remains clear and visually attractive despite the wear.

Rear Cover

The rear cover shows more noticeable handling wear, particularly along its lower edge.

Visible imperfections include:

• Several pronounced creases along the bottom edge.

• A larger crease and bending around the lower-left corner.

• Noticeable wear and rubbing around the lower-right corner.

• Small areas of colour loss.

• Light scratches and surface scuffing.

• Minor corner softening.

• General handling marks.

• Slight waviness along the outer edges.

The printed photographs and article previews remain readable.

Additional Squackett Publication

The additional publication shows:

• Light surface scratches.

• Some rubbing along the edges.

• Minor corner wear.

• Slight bending and handling marks.

• General age-related surface wear.

The front artwork remains clearly visible.

Promotional CD Sleeve

The promotional CD sleeve shows:

• Light surface scuffing.

• Minor scratches.

• Slight corner wear.

• General handling marks.

• Small areas of rubbing along the edges.

The printed track listing remains readable.

Interior Condition

Only selected exterior photographs and accompanying items are available.

The complete interior has not been individually photographed, so additional internal marks, creases, writing, loose pages or other imperfections cannot be ruled out.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This is a previously owned collectable magazine and should not be considered mint or new.

Included Items and Missing Original Extras

The sale includes the following photographed items:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 26, May 2012

• Additional Squackett-themed Prog publication, featuring alternative Chris Squire and Steve Hackett artwork.

• The Butterfly Effect promotional CD sleeve, featuring a printed nine-track compilation.

Any other original free gifts, promotional materials, inserts or additional items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the items shown in the photographs are included.

The actual promotional CD disc has not been separately verified.

Packaging and Delivery

All items will be carefully packaged to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international transportation.

Collector's Summary

An original Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 26, May 2012, featuring an extensive Squackett cover story celebrating the collaboration between Yes bassist Chris Squire and Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett.

The distinctive Worlds Collide cover artwork brings together visual references to both bands, making the magazine an appealing collectable for fans of classic British progressive rock.

Additional editorial coverage includes Rush's Clockwork Angels, Greg Lake, Peter Hammill, Trevor Rabin, Family, Rock in Opposition, Nightwish, Talk Talk and numerous other progressive musicians.

The photographed package also includes an additional Squackett-themed Prog publication and The Butterfly Effect promotional CD sleeve.

An interesting addition to a collection of Yes memorabilia, Genesis memorabilia, Steve Hackett publications, Chris Squire collectables or original progressive rock magazines.

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 26
Date: May 2012
Publisher: Future Publishing
Condition: Pre-owned / Used
SKU: 1606