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Los Angeles, United States (1992 – present)

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.

After the departure of Neal Morse, the frontman role was taken on by Nick D’Virgilio. The ‘new’ lineup has released four more studio albums: Feel Euphoria, Octane, Spock’s Beard and X.
On tour, the band is supported by drummer Jimmy Keegan, leading to occasional drum duets/duels between him and Nick D’Virgilio (which can be compared to Phil Collins and Chester Thompson at Genesis concerts; drummer Collins also took the lead singer role, after original frontman Peter Gabriel left the band).

On November 21, 2011 news was announced that Nick D’Virgilio would discontinue working with the band (due to his work commitments with “Cirque du soleil”), with Ted Leonard (former Enchant and Thought Chamber) replacing him on vocals and former tour drummer Jimmy Keegan replacing him on drums permanently.

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telmiguai wrote:
last month

A mi me siguen gustando mucho.

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inspectorkitten wrote:
December 2011

I couldn't get into the new Spock's Beard style when they switched to Nick. Alan's song writing lacked the silly/cool humor that Neal had. And everything neal put out with Transatlantic was great, but some of his solo stuff was hit and miss with me. The Testimony Albums were awesome. So was the song "So Many Roads"... everything else just didn't compare to Spocks Beard. But I could sorta see how Neal was about to leave when they put out Snow... I just couldn't listen to Snow all the way through. It was to much. To grand of a concept.... to much involvement... and not as fun as The Light, or Day for Night. Those two albums have to be my fav.

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ProgShine wrote:
December 2011

http://progshine.com/2011/12/13/neal-morse-compondo-novamente-com-o-spocks-beard/

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jviola95 wrote:
December 2011

Neal Morse is writing for the new album!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...d&v=EBuQfejf9cU He's not rejoining but maybe he'll make a guest appearance.

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silvertree wrote:
December 2011

What a bummer ! I loved NDV's vocals and thought Spock's Beard was even better than with Neal Morse... So sad.

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jviola95 wrote:
November 2011

@anesthetize666: Ted Leonard of Enchant was announced as the lead singer. He's the guy that filled in for NDV during the summer festival shows.

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anesthetize666 wrote:
November 2011

Who is going to sing lead vocals I wonder?

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nicoot wrote:
November 2011

(tour is in Europe, I guess)

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nicoot wrote:
November 2011

Glad NDV remains in Big Big Train - AMAZING band (The Underfall Yard). But, of course, sad to see him leave. Hope the new guys will keep the ball running! They're touring in Spring and a new album is due in Summer!

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schmaecky wrote:
November 2011

+1 --- Vote up --> http://www.last.fm/music/Spock%27s+Beard/+images/71201156 Sad but true...

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jviola95 wrote:
November 2011

http://www.last.fm/music/Spock%27s+Beard/+images/71201156 Vote up!

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jviola95 wrote:
November 2011

Even though I'm upset that NDV left, I'm excited to see what Ted Leonard brings to the band.

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ProgShine wrote:
November 2011

http://progshine.com/2011/11/21/spocks-beard-anuncia-nova-formacao/

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itishere wrote:
November 2011

Nicks is a brilliant musician (as are all the other members of the band) and I am very sorry to see him leave. However, I can understand his reasons. Best wishes to both Nick and the remaining band members! Let's hope they all can - once again - make the best out of this change. The Beard is dead, long live the Beard!

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November 2011

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Hanyou7 wrote:
November 2011

No doubt, it's the end of yet another great era for Spock's Beard. I can't think of a higher note to end on than X, but it's going to be a shame to see this band go on without one of their key members. I wish Nick the best, and as a fan of the band, am grateful for all his work with the band. It was truly something remarkable.

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death_burnout wrote:
November 2011

Might as well be the first to express my sadness of NDV's split. Not sure whats going to happen with the band now, they say they want to keep the ball rolling...Either way, thank you NDV if you ever read this.

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