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“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars
By Jo Kendall Published
She explains why prog makes her think of Barnsley, lists some of her favourite records and recalls taking her daughter to a Genesis tribute show only to hear her say: “Ah yes, Mastodon!”

Rick and Oliver Wakeman reunite for UK live dates this Christmas
By Jerry Ewing Published
Rick Wakeman's A Hint Of Christmas tours around the UK this December. where he'll perform with son, Oliver, and Mollie Marriott

How Rick Wakeman proved everyone wrong with The Six Wives of Henry VIII
By Dave Ling Published
His 1973 debut solo album was roundly hated by label bosses and reviewers – but it became a coffee-table classic and gave him freedom from Yes

Brian May and Rick Wakeman join stellar lineup at 2026 Starmus festival
By Fraser Lewry Published
The Starmus Festival celebrates astronomy, space exploration, music, art, and the natural sciences

Prog veteran David Paton: I loved working with Alan Parsons, Kate Bush and Rick Wakeman. There’s one band I hated
By James McNair Published
The singer, bassist and guitarist explains what it was like to make music with legends – and wonders if he retired too soon

Rick Wakeman: Jon Lord inspired me, made me laugh, and he was a true progger at heart
By Dave Everley Published
Deep Purple icon, who inspired Yes counterpart to remake Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, had a wicked sense of humour and was a true progger at heart

Rick Wakeman announces his The Wizard Of Prog - Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour for early 2027
By Jerry Ewing Published
Rick Wakeman will also release his autobiography, The Wizard Of Prog, in October

“It was a valiant attempt!”: Before David Bryan joined Bon Jovi, he was trying to play like Rick Wakeman
By Natasha Scharf Published
American keyboardist still loves the Yes album that was his favourite in the 70s, and explains where he satisfies his craving for writing complex songs

Rick Wakeman’s sales award for Journey To The Centre Of The Earth came with a warning
By Chris Roberts Published
The keyboard wizard recalls accepting a presentation disc from the suit who’d made his 1974 project difficult – and the advice from David Bowie that had kept him fighting for it
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