Which band formed in London in 1970, released Crime of the Century in 1974, and Breakfast in America in 1979, launching superstardom and prog pop appeal?

• A. Supertramp
• B. Yes
• C. Genesis
• D. Pink Floyd

Answer: (A)

This question is testing recognition of a band that rose to superstardom by bridging ambitious progressive-rock ideas with catchy, accessible songs. The clues point to a group formed in London around 1970 whose breakthrough came with Crime of the Century in 1974 and then sky‑rocketed with Breakfast in America in 1979, signaling a distinctive blend often called prog pop.

That combination fits Supertramp perfectly. They started in London, released Crime of the Century in 1974 with standout tracks like Dreamer and Bloody Well Right, and followed up with Breakfast in America in 1979, featuring enduring hits such as The Logical Song and Take the Long Way Home. This duo of albums defined their peak period and the accessible, song‑oriented side of progressive music that gained broad radio appeal.

Other bands listed—while also British and influential in prog rock—didn’t produce these two albums in the stated sequence or fit the same breakthrough narrative.