Latest articles by Rick Wakeman
How Rick Wakeman got his first cape, by Rick Wakeman
After reading a live review that described him as a giant comical spider, Rick Wakeman knew he had to take action
“The lawyer said, ‘Have we just paid $12,000 for a piano player?’” When Rick Wakeman delivered his first solo album
In 1970 they gave him Scotch in the morning, a big cash advance and a three-ton limousine. Eventually the man who’d hated the resulting album gave him a platinum disc for its sales
Rick Wakeman’s election manifesto on behalf of the Progressive Rock Party
Paul McCartney as arts minister, Keith Richards at health, Ozzy as foreign secretary… it doesn’t sound all that outlandish when you think about it
“I now toy with the dilemma of either just going along with her or embarrassing her”: Rick Wakeman explains how to deal with strangers on a train
Keyboard wizard recalls the time he was told someone's trumpeter son played his music better than he did himself
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade: That's not my name!
Rick’s tales of mistaken identity could fill several autobiographies…
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade: The truth will set you free
Rick eavesdrops on a record label crisis meeting…
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade: In a word (or several)
Rick ditches tact and diplomacy, and speaks his mind
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade: Toodle-loo!
The long route to the stage can stop you from being caught short…
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: Heaven Can Wait
Rick discovers that even the most genius prog is an acquired taste
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: Toilet Humour
There’s nothing funny about the state of some backstage bogs…
Speaking in tongues: Rick Wakeman gets to the bottom of 'Manager Speak'
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade this month takes aim at the troubles of translating "manager speak"
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade takes aim at tour accommodation
Rick Wakeman reckons band status is everything when it comes to tour accommodation
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: One For The Road?
Rick Wakeman learns that sometimes it’s best to keep your mouth shut…
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: going for the one prize
It’s not easy keeping everyone happy at the village fête, as Rick Wakeman discovers
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: The Prog Awards... 2052!
Rick looks ahead to the Progressive Music Awards… 2052!
Rick Wakeman rails against travel insurance in this month's Caped Crusade
Rick Wakeman rails against the trials and tribulations of being over 60 and out on the road in this month's regular column
Rick Wakeman: the truth behind band break-ups and reunions.
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: Getting Back Together
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: 59
Bigger is not always better: Rick reveals the importance of stagewear… over five decades!
Rick Wakeman: A Life On The Open Road
Rick warns that touring can take its toll as the years go by...
Rick Wakeman: What You See Isn't What You Get
Rick reveals what really happens on stage.
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: Oh, The Glamour
Rick revels in the rock star lifestyle.
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: Grumpy Old Rick's Almanac
Rick makes some musical requests for the year ahead.
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusades: And The Winner Is...
Rick feels disillusioned by the current state of so-called “awards ceremonies”. Aside from one, we hasten to add...
