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David Bowie’s final message to Brian Eno – which he didn’t understand at first
By Mike Barnes published
The pair had been planning to revisit 1995 album Outside before Bowie’s death took fans, friends and colleagues by surprise in 2016

Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett, Asia, Caravan, Focus and more lined up for huge new prog cruise taking place this summer
By Jerry Ewing published
Prog-friendly venue Trading Boundaries announces a new prog cruise venture up and down the Rhine for July

“He was unable to write something with delight in it. It’s epic”: William Shatner’s surprising Christmas album
By Jo Kendall published
The Star Trek icon gets silly and serious in turns as he discusses what the season means to him, the secret to living long and prospering, and the presents Kirk and Spock might give each other

“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 Wakeman on his sequel to The Red Planet, and taking David Bowie along for the ride
By Johnny Sharp published
Keyboard maestro has gone back to work with the English Rock Ensemble for the follow-up to his 2020 album, and he says the process feels like early 70s Yes

Which member of Yes released the best solo album?
By Martin Kielty published
So many musicians, so many records… which one is your choice for greatest of all time?

“It’s voted biggest spectacular and biggest folly. That’s a compliment!” Six myths and legends of Rick Wakeman
By Jerry Ewing published
Keyboard maestro on his 36-year wait to play Hampton Court, the apparent disaster of King Arthur on ice, buying a £1,000 synth for £35 because its owner thought it was broken, his innocence over the Sex Pistols’ firing from A&M and more

Rick Wakeman’s label hated his solo album. It went on to sell more than 15 million copies
By Paul Elliott published
How Rick Wakeman defied the critics and his own label to make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

We pay tribute to Supertramp and founding member Rick Davies in the new issue of Prog, which is on sale now!
By Jerry Ewing published
Prog 164 also features Rick Wakeman, Gentle Giant, Barclay James Harvest, Lunatic Soul, Arjen Lucassen, Jo Quail, The Emerald Dawn, Spriggan Mist and loads more...
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