American prog rock
Spock's Beard
Within the modern progressive rock scene, the band is known for its complex musical structures, multi-part vocal harmonies, and use of classic instruments such as the Mellotron and Hammond organ.
Spock's Beard has built up an extensive discography with milestones like The Light (1995), V (2000), and the concept album Snow (2002). After a long break, they recently released their fifteenth studio album, titled The Archaeoptimist (2025). This album was written by keyboardist Ryo Okumoto in collaboration with Michael Whiteman and is praised by critics and fans as their best work since Neal Morse left.
Current Line-up
- Ted Leonard – Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Alan Morse – Guitar, vocals
- Dave Meros – Bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Ryo Okumoto – Keyboards, vocals
- Nick Potters – Drums, percussion, vocals