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London, United Kingdom (18 May 1949 – present)
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. He hosts a regular radio show on Planet Rock.
Wakeman 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. His first album with the band was Fragile released 1971 in the UK and 1972 in the US, and very nearly his last was Tales from Topographic Oceans, released in 1973. He also played on the studio album Close to the Edge (his favourite Yes album) and his live performances with the group were released as Yessongs. He left the band following the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour.
Wakeman 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. His first album with the band was Fragile released 1971 in the UK and 1972 in the US, and very nearly his last was Tales from Topographic Oceans, released in 1973. He also played on the studio album Close to the Edge (his favourite Yes album) and his live performances with the group were released as Yessongs. He left the band following the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour.
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Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Cente of the Earth & Myths and Legends of King Arthur are masterpieces...
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Rick Gregg is brilliant showman, able to rouse the audience. The identity of the mega-caliber, he undeniably talented keyboardist, his dashing style of play is easily recognizable.
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Amazing- journey to the center...
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Amazing what I heard, thirty some odd years ago, but repented to the Saviour; so much better class of trustworthy companions, and forever the promises (A.V. 1611- commonly called the King James Bible) are true. Only a nobody, who loves to tell everybody (unbelieving and believing sinners alike), about Somebody who can save Anybody. Jesus Christ, the same (not anti-bible believing catholics_ do you read your 1611?, cover to cover? ????....Good stuff, if you understand, by His holy Spirits leading. It is spiritual. The ultimate lied about book. Thanks, Mr. Catholic, (unpolitically correct.) Hope to enjoy some more of Ricks fantasy music-calling a spade a spade. Love ya'; have a nice Christ-day.
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lufesampaio wrote:
Rick Wakeman, Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Keith Emerson, Klaus Schulze....different styles, same geniality.
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He haves progressive heavy metal albuns?
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The Burning (1981)
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Genio!!!!!
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Six Wives is fucking good!
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perfectly pompous
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I've been playing 'The Time Machine' album a lot recently. If you're into late 80s rock and synth, look no further than this. Some great tracks on here, including 'Custer's Last Stand', 'Ocean City', and 'Slaveman'.
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Amidlo wrote:
i just discovered his 2010 Anderson/Wakeman album Living Tree and i am happy :)
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awesome !
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Amidlo wrote:
Lisztomania is an amazing album! And the track called "Rape, Pillage & Clap" is soooo goooood, it brings me to the state of total euphoria every time
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My hero.
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