Rick Wakeman

“He was unable to write something with delight in it. It’s epic”: William Shatner’s surprising Christmas album

By Jo Kendall Published 23 December 25

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

Rick Wakeman on his sequel to The Red Planet, and taking David Bowie along for the ride

By Johnny Sharp Published 11 December 25

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 26 November 25

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 25 November 25

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 22 November 25

How Rick Wakeman defied the critics and his own label to make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

"A significant song of hope!" In 2010, with Yes forging on without him, Jon Anderson teamed up with old pal Rick Wakeman for The Living Tree album

By Prog Published 11 October 25

Prog's take on the 2010 The Living Tree album by Yes alumni Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman