People Open DS/UK/12111 Quintessence (1969-) Quintessence 1969- English progressive rock band Music Group; Prog Rock Quintessence was a rock band formed in April 1969 in Notting Hill, London, England. The style was a mixture of jazz, psychedelic rock and progressive rock with an influence of music from India. Quintessence was among the first true progressive rock outfits signed by Island Records. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHhbaulcombe 2/5/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bee50dad-976d-418f-87a2-c8f7a8dd94b6