This week, I’m talking with Derek Shulman, founding member and lead singer of the band Gentle Giant, one of the most influential bands on the prog rock movement. Known for their multi-instrumental talents, complex melodies, and baroque influences, Gentle Giant stated their aim was to "expand the frontiers of contemporary popular music at the risk of becoming very unpopular" and whilst not breaking a huge commercial success, the band developed a cult following and are held in high regard amongst prog rock fans today. Derek joined me over zoom from New York City to chat about the band, and his own solo career as a music executive.