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Ian Anderson with Jethro tull’s Thick As A Brick album
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

By Dave Everley Published

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

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

By David West Published

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

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“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

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

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Rick Wakeman sat at a piano
Rick Wakeman shares trailer for his new prog album, Return To The Red Planet

By Jerry Ewing Published

Rick Wakeman will release his latest album, Return To The Red Planet, in October

Albums
Joanne Harris with her favourite records
“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!”

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Rick and Oliver Wakeman
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

Live Performances
Rick Wakeman
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

Albums
Brian May and Rick Wakeman onstage
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

Bands & Artists
David Paton in 2023
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

Bands & Artists
Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman
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

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