Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman
Born: May 18, 1949 in London, England
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Styles: Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Pop/Rock, Soundtracks, Film Music
Biography: Born in Perivale, Middlesex, England, Rick Wakeman's interest in music manifested itself very early, and from the age of seven on he studied classical piano. At the age of 14, he joined a local band, Atlantic Blues, the same year he left school to enroll in the Royal College of Music. He had his eye ...Read full biography
The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Released: 1973
Label: A&M
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Not only did this album help pave the way for progressive rock, but it also introduced the unbridled energy and overall effectiveness of the synthesizer as a bona fide instrument. Six Wives gave Wakeman ...Read full review
Rhapsodies
Released: 1979
Label: A&M
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Most of Wakeman's albums revolve around a concept; this double album's only concept is of a collection of "rhapsodies," which here seems to mean "enthusiastic and improvisational pieces." The album is ...Read full review
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