X Tour Live (Limited Edition 2CD & DVD)

Spock's Beard are a progressive rock band formed in 1993 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal and Alan Morse. Neal (keyboards/vocals) and Alan (guitars) were joined by fellow musicians Nick D'Virgilio (drums), Dave Meros (bass), and keyboardist Ryo Okumoto.The Beard play a brand of progressive rock which draws on multiple influences ranging from classical, pop, rock, jazz and jazz fusion, and R & B. One can hear the influences of many groups, including Genesis, Yes and the Beatles, yet their sound is original and fresh. They are also well known for their intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint much in the vein of Gentle Giant. Spock's Beard have released ten studio CDs to date, including the acclaimed 'The Kindness Of Strangers' and 'V', before releasing the epic concept album 'Snow' in 2002, 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. This line-up of Spock's Beard released four more studio albums: 'Feel Euphoria', 'Octane', Spock's Beard', all on Inside Out Music and X', released on Mascot Records. During this period Nick played drums for the studio sessions and Jimmy Keegan (Santana, John Waite) was brought in as tour drummer while Nick fronted the band. Both drummers performed with drum sets on stage, and the unique combination allowed them to both spell one another as well as create opportunities for wonderful duet performances. In November of 2011 Nick left the group because his of his ongoing commitment to Cirque du Soleil. Ted Leonard (Enchant) was brought in as vocalist and guitarist, and Jimmy Keegan assumed the duties of primary drummer, for both studio and touring.