IQ

British progressive rock band

Formed in 1981

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Sat Dec 19 London, United Kingdom · Islington Assembly Hall Tickets
Fri Feb 19 Aschaffenburg, Germany · Colos-Saal Tickets
Sat Feb 20 Aschaffenburg, Germany · Colos-Saal Tickets

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IQ are a British neo-prog band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band The Lens.

Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success and had several lineup changes, IQ have built up a loyal following over the years and are still active as of 2025, currently with the original recording line-up (with the exception of Orford).

Throughout 2021 and 2022, IQ performed a series of concerts in the UK and Europe celebrating their 40th anniversary.

IQ was named one of "The 11 Best U.K. Prog Rock Groups of All Time" by Loudwire.

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IQ est un groupe de rock néo-progressif britannique, originaire de Southampton, en Angleterre. Il est formé par Mike Holmes et Martin Orford en 1981. Aux côtés des groupes Pendragon et Marillion, il est l'un des piliers de la nouvelle vague du rock progressif des années 1980, le rock néo-progressif.

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