Rick Wakeman

What happened to prog in the year of punk? Rick Wakeman and JJ Burnel were there

By Jerry Ewing Published 24 August 26

1977 is remembered as a moment of musical revolution, when bands like Burnel’s Stranglers took crowns from bands like Wakeman’s Yes. But as the pair agreed when they discussed that time, it wasn’t that simple

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

By Dave Everley Published 12 August 26

Discover his thoughts on three-fingered guitar playing, a rock icon asking for his autograph, hot chillis, abandoned rabbit suits, never learning to drive, retirement, the 70s codpiece – and why he took up flute in the first place

“He was first and foremost a composer”: Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Geoff Downes pay homage to Keith Emerson

By David West Published 30 July 26

15 classic cuts from the keyboard genius’ career, as loved by the good and the great of prog rock and beyond

“We used Clark Gable’s Cadillac with two bars in it, just for the band”: Secrets of Rick Wakeman’s excess

By Henry Yates Published 27 July 26

Keyboard icon's grandiose live shows lit up the 70s, but behind the pomp and majesty lay bad reviews, heart attacks and near ruin

“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars

By Jo Kendall Published 12 July 26

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!”

How Rick Wakeman proved everyone wrong with The Six Wives of Henry VIII

By Dave Ling Published 2 July 26

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

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 23 June 26

The singer, bassist and guitarist explains what it was like to make music with legends – and wonders if he retired too soon