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Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949 in Perivale, London) is an English keyboard player best known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group Yes. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards and in the use of a rock band in combination with orchestra and choir. He purchased his first electronic keyboard, a Minimoog, from the actor Jack Wild. Wakeman was able to buy it for half the regular selling price because Wild thought it did not work as it only played one note at a time.[1] He hosts a regular radio show on Planet Rock.
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Wakeman was born in the suburb of Perivale, West London, and attended Drayton Manor Grammar School. He initially studied piano, clarinet, orchestration and modern music at the Royal College of Music, but he left of his own accord after a year and a half in favour of work as a session musician.
In 1970, Wakeman played with Strawbs and was an active studio musician, playing with such artists as David Bowie , Cat Stevens and Al Stewart notably playing piano on both Bowie’s Life on Mars? and Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens He joined Yes in 1971, after keyboardist Tony Kaye was asked to leave the band because of his refusal to play anything more than the organ.
History
This section does not cite any references or sources.
Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. (July 2007)
Wakeman was born in the suburb of Perivale, West London, and attended Drayton Manor Grammar School. He initially studied piano, clarinet, orchestration and modern music at the Royal College of Music, but he left of his own accord after a year and a half in favour of work as a session musician.
In 1970, Wakeman played with Strawbs and was an active studio musician, playing with such artists as David Bowie , Cat Stevens and Al Stewart notably playing piano on both Bowie’s Life on Mars? and Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens He joined Yes in 1971, after keyboardist Tony Kaye was asked to leave the band because of his refusal to play anything more than the organ.
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M9V65 wrote:
Please I need the lyrics of The Breathalyzer. Please!
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Genial stuff here...
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Journey rules
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uknowweloveu wrote:
If you think Jane Seymour is an eargasm, check out Judas Iscariot (on RW's Criminal Record) It's arguably the best pipe organ featuring track ever recorded bij Rick Wakeman.
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Theartofstu wrote:
"Six Wives of Henry VIII. Great album. Jane Seymour is the best. I think Henry VIII also thought the same. " Haha, can't argue with that
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javier0889 wrote:
Jane Seymour is an eargasm
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bAzTNM wrote:
I wish the "Hero: World Cup 1986" score was released.
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Lemminkainenf wrote:
He is a beast, keyboard beast...
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Chemicalnature wrote:
Wakeman: The best keyboard player of all the times. The best disc is 6 wives, love it
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Wakeman is the man, brilliant!!
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DOOMTRAINROCK wrote:
Hey anyone know how to contact a helpline for last FM !!! there does not seem to be ANY back up if there is a problem with the account !! Alan DOOMTRAIN Rock Music doomtrain73@yahoo.com
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mozzmozz wrote:
Six Wives of Henry VIII. Great album. Jane Seymour is the best. I think Henry VIII also thought the same.
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allaw wrote:
Don't gt me wrong, Wakeman has incredible talent - but Emerson was/is a better live act by miles............
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josikai wrote:
listen to his album inspired by the lord of the rings!!! Rohan and Grey Havens....unreal!!!
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hangingonadream wrote:
His first rate compositions, and keyboard skills are a perfect compliment to my creative art skills.
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douglasharr wrote:
Emerson is all attack, Rick has heart Just fulfilled a lifelong dream to see Rick with orchestra and choir He did all of Six Wives at Hampton Court - the castle of King Henry Full review here: http://douglasharr.wordpress.com/
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allaw wrote:
Top bloke But Emerson is better ................
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tatisentinel wrote:
The ultimate keyboards wizard...forget Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis on that!
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The Live page has a range of updates on appearances during the rest of 2009, more "One a Month" dates and preliminary details about some festivals in 2010.
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