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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.

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M9V65 wrote:
November 2009

Please I need the lyrics of The Breathalyzer. Please!

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EK89 wrote:
November 2009

Genial stuff here...

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dpch_mod wrote:
October 2009

Journey rules

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DOOM-TRAIN wrote:
September 2009

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uknowweloveu wrote:
September 2009

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:
September 2009

"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:
August 2009

Jane Seymour is an eargasm

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bAzTNM wrote:
August 2009

I wish the "Hero: World Cup 1986" score was released.

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Lemminkainenf wrote:
July 2009

He is a beast, keyboard beast...

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Chemicalnature wrote:
July 2009

Wakeman: The best keyboard player of all the times. The best disc is 6 wives, love it

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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
July 2009

Wakeman is the man, brilliant!!

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DOOMTRAINROCK wrote:
July 2009

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:
July 2009

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:
June 2009

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:
June 2009

listen to his album inspired by the lord of the rings!!! Rohan and Grey Havens....unreal!!!

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hangingonadream wrote:
June 2009

His first rate compositions, and keyboard skills are a perfect compliment to my creative art skills.

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douglasharr wrote:
May 2009

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:
May 2009

Top bloke But Emerson is better ................

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tatisentinel wrote:
May 2009

The ultimate keyboards wizard...forget Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis on that!

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FedeZeppelin wrote:
April 2009

GENIO

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