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MAGELLAN represents the second wave of sonic explorers, those who sailed in
spirit with the most storied of the prog rock pioneers (e.g., GENESIS, KANSAS,
RUSH, YES) during their youth and now seek to make the journey in practice.
At the helm of MAGELLAN are brothers Trent (vocals/keyboards) and Wayne Gardner
(guitars), who with bass player Hal Stringfellow Imbrie released their debut
album: 'Hour of Restoration', in 1991. (Their debut led off with a five-part
suite entitled 'Magna Carta'). A historical concept album about England, it
was followed by the similar-sounding 'Impending Ascension'. MAGELLAN returned
in 1997 with 'Test of Wills', which represented a slight departure from the
band's original sound (though the group, which now includes drummer Brad Kaiser,
remained intact). In 2002, the Gardners released the ambitious 'Hundred Year
Flood', dedicated to the brother they lost in the Vietnam War. MAGELLAN's well-crafted and ambitious efforts have made them
something of a flagship among prog rock's second armada of artists.
MAGELLAN is:
Trent Gardner
default vocalist and keyboard minimalist
Wayne Gardner
highly overpaid production consultant
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