Prog & Progeny
Prog & Progeny
Podcast Description
Marillion keyboard player Mark Kelly discussing Marillion, music and life with his daughter Tallulah Kelly
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The podcast covers a variety of topics, including music history, personal reflections, and contemporary music trends, with specific episodes discussing Mark's youth in Ireland and England, the impact of AI on music, and engaging in a blind reaction segment exploring modern tracks.
Prog and Progeny is a podcast hosted by father-daughter duo Mark (keyboardist for Marillion) and Tallulah, exploring his life in music, the ups and downs of being in a band, and the personal stories in between.
Episodes loosely follow chapters from Mark’s memoir Marillion, Misadventures & Marathons, with space for honest conversations, the occasional guest, and plenty of tangents.
This week we cover Marillion’s short stint with Rod Smallwood (Iron Maiden’s manager) and the Sanctuary empire, how Mark met Tallulah’s mum and the origin of the song Rich. Also, the birth of music crowdfunding: how a single post on the Freaks mailing list led to fans raising $60,000 to fund a US tour. Also featuring: Neil Armstrong at a soundcheck, a phone call from the International Space Station, and a Delta Airlines domain name dispute. Next week: Eric Nielsen joins to share his memories of his time working with Marillion.
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