The Syn is a pivotal English band that served as the primary incubator for the symphonic rock movement, most notably birthing the core of Yes. Founded in 1965 by Steve Nardelli and Chris Squire, the group initially operated within the freakbeat and psychedelic pop spheres.
Their early singles, such as 'Created by Clive,' are masterclasses in ornate 1960s production, blending R&B energy with sophisticated harmonic structures. The band's historical importance is anchored by the presence of Chris Squire and Peter Banks, whose interplay in The Syn established the technical, bass-forward template that would define progressive rock. After a long hiatus, the band's 21st-century reunion, spearheaded by Nardelli, shifted toward a more contemporary symphonic prog sound, collaborating with virtuosos like Francis Dunnery and Tom Brislin. Critical consensus views them as a 'missing link' artist, essential for understanding the evolution of British rock from 1967's '14 Hour Technicolour Dream' to the stadium-filling complexity of the 1970s.
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