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Rick Wakeman and The English Rock Ensemble: Out Of The Blue
by Glenn Astarita
Rick Wakeman (Yes, Strawbs) and Keith Emerson (The Nice, Emerson, Lake & Palmer) were among the primary catalysts of the infant 70s progressive rock scene and helped elevate the genre into a viable art-form, steeped in multifaceted electro-acoustic components with a concentrated focus on superior musicianship. With dazzling virtuosity and heavy use of Moog synths, complementing his use of acoustic piano, Wakeman continues to apply his magic within various prog-oriented flavors and shapes. Wakeman's symphonic prog rock insignia ...
read moreKeyboard Legend Rick Wakeman Releases Archival Concert From 2003 On Cd
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
London, UK - For the last forty years Rick Wakeman has immersed himself in music. Leaving the Royal College of Music Rick has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and pop music playing on some of the biggest hits by artists as diverse as Cat Stevens, Marc Bolan and David Bowie. Likewise he has played with one of the biggest rock bands in the world; As a member of YES Rick played some of the biggest arenas ...
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Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Yes' Fragile; Stream the Interview!
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Something Else!
Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman are appearing this week on “InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands," as the syndicated rock radio show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Yes' Fragile. “Probably around 'Fragile' was the time that I started to become a little bit more like a director—they used to call me 'Napoleon,'" Anderson says on the program. “They never told me to my face. (Chuckles.) It didn't matter, I didn't care, as long as it was happening. Later ...
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Jon Anderson/Rick Wakeman - The Living Tree in Concert, Part One (2011)
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Something Else!
Anyone expecting the cosmic prog-rock journeys of this duo's work as members of Yes must have been a little disappointed—and not just with the spare instrumentation. More striking than the lean, guitar-free musical structures was how intimate, even grounded this concert performance was. If anything, though, this album speaks to both the individual trials and the shared will to overcome for both singer Jon Anderson and keyboardist Rick Wakeman. Each has had to grapple against some terrifying health problems, even ...
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Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Release "Anderson / Wakeman -The Living Tree In Concert Part One"
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
London, UK—As a follow-up to their critically acclaimed CD 'The Living Tree' from 2010, YES legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman prepare to release 'Anderson / Wakeman—The Living Tree In Concert Part One' on Gonzo Multimedia on November 28th. The CD was recorded during the duo's British tour in 2010 and comes housed in a sleeve design by Mark Wilkinson who was also responsible for the design of the artwork for 'The Living Tree.' Having worked together on and off ...
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Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Tour The US Fall 2011
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Asheville, NC—Much to the delight of fortunate music fans in the Eastern part of North America, music legends and former YES members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman will be playing a select number of engagements this coming Fall 2011. The legendary duo performed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release The Living Tree, and are now bringing their highly anticipated show to America! Having worked together on and off ...
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