Spock's Beard

===Nick D'Virgilio era (2002–2011)===

===Nick D'Virgilio era (2002–2011)===

[[File:Spocksbeard2007.jpg|thumb|The 2002–2011 line-up of Spock's Beard in 2006]]

[[File:Spocksbeard2007.jpg|thumb|200px|The 2002–2011 lineup of Spock's Beard in 2006]]

Immediately following the release of ''Snow'', Neal Morse announced that he was leaving Spock's Beard. Having recently converted to Christianity, Morse wanted to explore that aspect of his life more through his music but did not want to impose his beliefs upon the band.<ref name="nm crr interview">{{cite web|last1=Sparks|first1=Ryan|title=An Interview with Neal Morse|url=http://classicrockrevisited.com/interviewNEALMORSE.htm|website=Classic Rock Revisited|access-date=September 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914041831/http://classicrockrevisited.com/interviewNEALMORSE.htm|archive-date=September 14, 2011}}</ref><ref name="nm rockunited interview">{{cite web|last1=Koolen|first1=Martien|title=Neal Morse Interview|url=http://www.rockunited.com/nealmorse.htm|website=Rock United|access-date=September 8, 2015}}</ref> Nick D'Virgilio took over as the band's lead singer. D'Virgilio would continue to play drums on studio albums, while [[Jimmy Keegan]] was hired to fill in for him as drummer during live performances.<ref name="jk sborg interview">{{cite web|title=Jimmy Keegan Interview May 2005|url=http://www.spocksbeard.org/interview_keegan_022006.html|website=spocksbeard.org|access-date=September 8, 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119153432/http://www.spocksbeard.org/interview_keegan_022006.html|archive-date=November 19, 2008}}</ref>

Immediately following the release of ''Snow'', Neal Morse announced that he was leaving Spock's Beard. Having recently converted to Christianity, Morse wanted to explore that aspect of his life more through his music but did not want to impose his beliefs upon the band.<ref name="nm crr interview">{{cite web|last1=Sparks|first1=Ryan|title=An Interview with Neal Morse|url=http://classicrockrevisited.com/interviewNEALMORSE.htm|website=Classic Rock Revisited|access-date=September 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914041831/http://classicrockrevisited.com/interviewNEALMORSE.htm|archive-date=September 14, 2011}}</ref><ref name="nm rockunited interview">{{cite web|last1=Koolen|first1=Martien|title=Neal Morse Interview|url=http://www.rockunited.com/nealmorse.htm|website=Rock United|access-date=September 8, 2015}}</ref> Nick D'Virgilio took over as the band's lead singer. D'Virgilio would continue to play drums on studio albums, while [[Jimmy Keegan]] was hired to fill in for him as drummer during live performances.<ref name="jk sborg interview">{{cite web|title=Jimmy Keegan Interview May 2005|url=http://www.spocksbeard.org/interview_keegan_022006.html|website=spocksbeard.org|access-date=September 8, 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119153432/http://www.spocksbeard.org/interview_keegan_022006.html|archive-date=November 19, 2008}}</ref>

===Ted Leonard era (2011–present)===

===Ted Leonard era (2011–present)===

[[File:Spock's Beard 2019.png|thumb|250px|Spock's Beard in 2019]]

Spock's Beard played the [[Sweden Rock Festival]] in June and the [[High Voltage Festival]] in July 2011.<ref name="sweden rock festival 2011">{{cite web|title=Sweden Rock Festival – History|url=http://www.swedenrock.com/en/festival/about-the-festival/line-ups-1992-2014|website=[[Sweden Rock Festival]]|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref><ref name="high voltage festival 2011">{{cite web|title=High Voltage Adds BCC, Jethro Tull|url=http://www.planetrock.com/news/rock-news/high-voltage-adds-bcc-jethro-tull-1377|website=[[Planet Rock (radio station)|Planet Rock]]|access-date=August 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416055327/http://www.planetrock.com/news/rock-news/high-voltage-adds-bcc-jethro-tull-1377|archive-date=April 16, 2014|date=January 25, 2011}}</ref> On both occasions, [[Enchant (band)|Enchant]] vocalist [[Ted Leonard]] filled in for Nick D'Virgilio, who was unavailable to perform. The High Voltage performance featured an appearance by Neal Morse, who reunited with the band for the end of "The Light" and "June",<ref name="high voltage festival 2011_setlist">{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/spocks-beard/2011/high-voltage-festival-london-england-1bd0a96c.html|title=Spock's Beard Concert Setlist at High Voltage 2011 on July 24, 2011|website=setlist.fm|access-date=October 12, 2011}}</ref> which was later released as a [[Live at High Voltage Festival|live album]]. On November 18, 2011, D'Virgilio announced his departure from the band, citing personal reasons and other commitments.<ref name="classic rock nick quits" /> Two days later, it was announced on the band's official website that Leonard and touring drummer Jimmy Keegan would be joining the band.<ref name="facebook new lineup" />

Spock's Beard played the [[Sweden Rock Festival]] in June and the [[High Voltage Festival]] in July 2011.<ref name="sweden rock festival 2011">{{cite web|title=Sweden Rock Festival – History|url=http://www.swedenrock.com/en/festival/about-the-festival/line-ups-1992-2014|website=[[Sweden Rock Festival]]|access-date=August 11, 2015}}</ref><ref name="high voltage festival 2011">{{cite web|title=High Voltage Adds BCC, Jethro Tull|url=http://www.planetrock.com/news/rock-news/high-voltage-adds-bcc-jethro-tull-1377|website=[[Planet Rock (radio station)|Planet Rock]]|access-date=August 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416055327/http://www.planetrock.com/news/rock-news/high-voltage-adds-bcc-jethro-tull-1377|archive-date=April 16, 2014|date=January 25, 2011}}</ref> On both occasions, [[Enchant (band)|Enchant]] vocalist [[Ted Leonard]] filled in for Nick D'Virgilio, who was unavailable to perform. The High Voltage performance featured an appearance by Neal Morse, who reunited with the band for the end of "The Light" and "June",<ref name="high voltage festival 2011_setlist">{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/spocks-beard/2011/high-voltage-festival-london-england-1bd0a96c.html|title=Spock's Beard Concert Setlist at High Voltage 2011 on July 24, 2011|website=setlist.fm|access-date=October 12, 2011}}</ref> which was later released as a [[Live at High Voltage Festival|live album]]. On November 18, 2011, D'Virgilio announced his departure from the band, citing personal reasons and other commitments.<ref name="classic rock nick quits" /> Two days later, it was announced on the band's official website that Leonard and touring drummer Jimmy Keegan would be joining the band.<ref name="facebook new lineup" />

In July 2016, the current lineup of the band reunited with D'Virgilio and Neal Morse for shows at Morsefest in [[Cross Plains, Tennessee]], and at the Night of the Prog festival in [[Lorelei]], Germany, to perform ''Snow'' in its entirety.<ref name="morsefest 2016">{{cite web|last1=Avin|first1=Roie|title=Spock's Beard to Reunite for MorseFest|url=http://www.teamrock.com/news/2016-02-22/spock-s-beard-to-reunite-for-morsefest|website=TeamRock|access-date=February 29, 2016|date=February 22, 2016}}</ref><ref name="loreley 2016">{{cite web|title=Breaking News!!! Spock's Beard with Neal Morse and...|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10153925646663168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10153925646663168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=March 14, 2016|date=March 12, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On October 12, 2016, Keegan announced that he was leaving the band for personal reasons.<ref name="teamrock_jimmy_quits">{{cite web|last1=Lach|first1=Stef|title=Spock's Beard drummer Jimmy Keegan quits|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-10-12/spocks-beard-drummer-jimmy-keegan-quits|website=TeamRock|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> D'Virgilio filled in on drums and backing vocals for their performance on Cruise to the Edge 2017.<ref name=cruise_2017>{{cite web|title=Cruise to the Edge 2017|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10154830269768168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10154830269768168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=January 6, 2017|date=January 5, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On March 25, 2017, it was confirmed that D'Virgilio had agreed to play on the band's upcoming thirteenth album, with recording expected to begin in May of that year<ref name=nick_returns>{{cite web|title=Spock's Beard is super excited to announce that the amazing Nick D'Virgilio has agreed to play on our next album!|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10155087361108168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10155087361108168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=March 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On February 28, 2018, Dave Meros announced that the new album would be titled ''[[Noise Floor (Spock's Beard album)|Noise Floor]]'' and would be released on May 25, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/dave.meros.3/posts/863580390487944 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/100005079721156/863580390487944 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Dave Meros|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=February 28, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On June 13, Spock's Beard announced a tour in support of the album, with former [[Saga (band)|Saga]] drummer Mike Thorne as a touring drummer.<ref name="noise_floor_tour">{{cite web |last1=Barrios |first1=Joel |title=Spock's Beard and Roine Stolt's The Flower Kings Revisited to Embark in European Tour, Spock's Confirms New Drummer |url=http://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/spocks-beard-flower-kings-announce-european-tour/ |website=Sonic Perspectives |access-date=June 13, 2018 |date=June 13, 2018}}</ref>

In July 2016, the current lineup of the band reunited with D'Virgilio and Neal Morse for shows at Morsefest in [[Cross Plains, Tennessee]], and at the Night of the Prog festival in [[Lorelei]], Germany, to perform ''Snow'' in its entirety.<ref name="morsefest 2016">{{cite web|last1=Avin|first1=Roie|title=Spock's Beard to Reunite for MorseFest|url=http://www.teamrock.com/news/2016-02-22/spock-s-beard-to-reunite-for-morsefest|website=TeamRock|access-date=February 29, 2016|date=February 22, 2016}}</ref><ref name="loreley 2016">{{cite web|title=Breaking News!!! Spock's Beard with Neal Morse and...|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10153925646663168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10153925646663168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=March 14, 2016|date=March 12, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On October 12, 2016, Keegan announced that he was leaving the band for personal reasons.<ref name="teamrock_jimmy_quits">{{cite web|last1=Lach|first1=Stef|title=Spock's Beard drummer Jimmy Keegan quits|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-10-12/spocks-beard-drummer-jimmy-keegan-quits|website=TeamRock|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> D'Virgilio filled in on drums and backing vocals for their performance on Cruise to the Edge 2017.<ref name=cruise_2017>{{cite web|title=Cruise to the Edge 2017|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10154830269768168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10154830269768168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=January 6, 2017|date=January 5, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On March 25, 2017, it was confirmed that D'Virgilio had agreed to play on the band's upcoming thirteenth album, with recording expected to begin in May of that year<ref name=nick_returns>{{cite web|title=Spock's Beard is super excited to announce that the amazing Nick D'Virgilio has agreed to play on our next album!|url=https://www.facebook.com/spocksbeard/posts/10155087361108168 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/31676318167/10155087361108168 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|website=Facebook|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=March 25, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On February 28, 2018, Dave Meros announced that the new album would be titled ''[[Noise Floor (Spock's Beard album)|Noise Floor]]'' and would be released on May 25, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/dave.meros.3/posts/863580390487944 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/100005079721156/863580390487944 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Dave Meros|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=February 28, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On June 13, Spock's Beard announced a tour in support of the album, with former [[Saga (band)|Saga]] drummer Mike Thorne as a touring drummer.<ref name="noise_floor_tour">{{cite web |last1=Barrios |first1=Joel |title=Spock's Beard and Roine Stolt's The Flower Kings Revisited to Embark in European Tour, Spock's Confirms New Drummer |url=http://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/spocks-beard-flower-kings-announce-european-tour/ |website=Sonic Perspectives |access-date=June 13, 2018 |date=June 13, 2018}}</ref>

[[File:Spock's Beard 2019.png|thumb|Spock's Beard in 2019]]

In 2018, a spinoff of Spock's Beard, [[Pattern-Seeking Animals]], was formed by Ted Leonard, Dave Meros, Jimmy Keegan, and John Boegehold. As of 2025, they have released five studio albums.

In 2018, a spinoff of Spock's Beard, [[Pattern-Seeking Animals]], was formed by Ted Leonard, Dave Meros, Jimmy Keegan, and John Boegehold. As of 2025, they have released five studio albums.