Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman

Acting
Born 1949-05-18Perivale, London, England

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes. He is also known for his solo albums, contributing to the BBC comedy series Grumpy Old Men and for Rick's Place, his former radio show on Planet Rock that aired until December 2010. Born in west London, Wakeman purchased his first electronic keyboard at 12 years of age. In 1968, he studied the piano, clarinet, orchestration and modern music at the Royal College of Music before leaving after a year in favour of session music work. He went on to feature on songs by artists including Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, T. Rex, Elton John and Cat Stevens. Wakeman joined the folk group Strawbs in 1969 and played on three of their albums. He first joined Yes in 1971 to replace Tony Kaye, and left the group in 1974 to work on his solo career. He returned in 1976 before leaving with lead vocalist Jon Anderson in 1980. Wakeman was part of the side project Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, a group of ex-Yes members formed in 1989, and the eight-member Yes lineup that followed until his third departure in 1992. He returned for two years in 1995 and once more in 2002, where he was part of the band's 35th anniversary tour until its end in 2004. Wakeman began his solo career during his first run with Yes. His perhaps most known records being his first three, The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973), Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1974) and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1975). He has produced over 100 solo albums that have sold more than 50 million copies. In November 2010, Wakeman was awarded the Spirit of Prog award at the annual Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rick Wakeman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Movies (56)

Crimes of Passion
6.3

Crimes of Passion

1984Movie6.3
The Sunflower Superjam 2012

The Sunflower Superjam 2012

2013Movie
Lisztomania
5.8

Lisztomania

1975Movie5.8
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe In The Big Dream

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe In The Big Dream

1989Movie
David Bowie: Finding Fame
6.9

David Bowie: Finding Fame

2019Movie6.9
Yes: Acoustic
6.0

Yes: Acoustic

2004Movie6.0
Top Gear: From A-Z

Top Gear: From A-Z

2015Movie
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
10.0

Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

2014Movie10.0
XTC: This Is Pop
8.0

XTC: This Is Pop

2017Movie8.0
Yes: Yesspeak
6.0

Yes: Yesspeak

2003Movie6.0
Yes: Live at Montreux 2003
7.8

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

2007Movie7.8
Yes - Songs From Tsongas

Yes - Songs From Tsongas

2015Movie
Rick Wakeman - Live Portraits
10.0

Rick Wakeman - Live Portraits

2019Movie10.0
Yes - Live at the Apollo
7.4

Yes - Live at the Apollo

2018Movie7.4
BowieNext - Nascita di una galassia

BowieNext - Nascita di una galassia

2018Movie
Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

Movie
Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story
8.2

Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story

2017Movie8.2
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
10.0

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

1994Movie10.0
Yes - Union Live
7.0

Yes - Union Live

2011Movie7.0
Prog Rock at the BBC
8.2

Prog Rock at the BBC

2009Movie8.2
Roger Dean: Views

Roger Dean: Views

2001Movie
Celebrating Jon Lord
5.8

Celebrating Jon Lord

2014Movie5.8
Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert
7.7

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

2005Movie7.7
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
8.5

Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman

2014Movie8.5
David Bowie: London Boy
6.0

David Bowie: London Boy

2021Movie6.0
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus
8.3

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus

1993Movie8.3
Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection

Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection

1991Movie
Yessongs
8.6

Yessongs

1975Movie8.6
Prog Rock Britannia
7.6

Prog Rock Britannia

2009Movie7.6
Yes: The New Director's Cut

Yes: The New Director's Cut

2008Movie
Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth
8.1

Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

1975Movie8.1
Yes: Classic Artists
9.0

Yes: Classic Artists

2007Movie9.0
YesYears

YesYears

1991Movie
Yes: Keys To Ascension

Yes: Keys To Ascension

1996Movie
Moog
5.5

Moog

2004Movie5.5
Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss
5.0

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

2004Movie5.0
Rick Wakeman: Out There

Rick Wakeman: Out There

2004Movie
YES: Fragile

YES: Fragile

2002Movie
Yes: Greatest Video Hits

Yes: Greatest Video Hits

2005Movie
Yes - Union Tour Denver
6.0

Yes - Union Tour Denver

1991Movie6.0
Yes: Close to the Edge

Yes: Close to the Edge

2013Movie
Rick Wakeman: The Return of the Caped Crusader Part 2

Rick Wakeman: The Return of the Caped Crusader Part 2

2025Movie
Rick Wakeman: The Legend - Live in Concert 2000

Rick Wakeman: The Legend - Live in Concert 2000

2000Movie
The New Sound of Music
9.5

The New Sound of Music

1979Movie9.5
Rick Wakeman on Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Rick Wakeman on Vivaldi's Four Seasons

2015Movie
Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
7.0

Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

2009Movie7.0
When Pop Went Epic: The Crazy World of the Concept Album
7.0

When Pop Went Epic: The Crazy World of the Concept Album

2016Movie7.0
Eco Rock Festival
6.5

Eco Rock Festival

2004Movie6.5
Rick Wakeman & English Rock Ensemble Live From Buenos Aires
7.0

Rick Wakeman & English Rock Ensemble Live From Buenos Aires

2001Movie7.0
A Week In The Life Of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

A Week In The Life Of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

1989Movie
Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979
6.3

Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979

1979Movie6.3
Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road
10.0

Tales from the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road

2015Movie10.0
Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba
8.0

Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba

2006Movie8.0
Keyboard Wizards - The Ultimate Anthology

Keyboard Wizards - The Ultimate Anthology

2003Movie
Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Live at Hampton Court Palace

Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Live at Hampton Court Palace

2009Movie
Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble , Special Guest Brian May – Live At Starmus

Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble , Special Guest Brian May – Live At Starmus

Movie

TV Shows (19)

Top Gear
7.6

Top Gear

2002Series7.6
Have I Got News for You
7.2

Have I Got News for You

1990Series7.2
The One Show
4.4

The One Show

2006Series4.4
Omnibus
7.2

Omnibus

1967Series7.2
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7.0

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996Series7.0
An Audience with...
5.3

An Audience with...

1978Series5.3
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
6.0

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011Series6.0
Songs of Praise
9.0

Songs of Praise

2001Series9.0
The Chase: Celebrity Special
6.3

The Chase: Celebrity Special

2011Series6.3
Celebrity Mastermind
6.0

Celebrity Mastermind

2003Series6.0
Countdown
6.0

Countdown

1982Series6.0
Perspectives

Perspectives

2011Series
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
7.5

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

1979Series7.5
Night Music

Night Music

1982Series
Grumpy Old Men
7.4

Grumpy Old Men

2003Series7.4
The Alphabet Game

The Alphabet Game

1996Series
The Music Biz

The Music Biz

1995Series
Jongleurs Live!

Jongleurs Live!

2012Series
What the Dickens?

What the Dickens?

2008Series