Latest Rick Wakeman News
Rick Wakeman Announces Final Solo Tour
Rick Wakeman is bidding farewell to touring after his latest solo jaunt.The prog legend's iconic one-man piano and keyboard shows are set to conclude in 2024.Rick - the renowned classical keyboardist known for his tenures...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2024
Jools Holland Announces Star-studded Lp Featuring Tom Jones And David Gilmour
Herbie Hancock, David Gilmour, and Sir Tom Jones are featured on Jools Holland's upcoming album, 'PIANOLA. PIANO & FRIENDS'.The 63-year-old bandleader-and-pianist is joined by his iconic musician friends on the upcoming collection in homage to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2021
Rick Wakeman And Jazz Star Justin Swadling Join Forces On Upcoming Single
Rick Wakeman has joined forces with jazz musician Justin Swadling on an upcoming collaboration.The Prog Rock legend and Saxophone player and composer will release their single, 'Into The Light', on May 14.A press release states...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2021
Rick Wakeman Wants Mars Gig
Rick Wakeman wants to perform his new album on Mars.The 71-year-old musician's latest LP, 'The Red Planet', is a concept record about the planet and though he's looking forward to performing it at Starmus, Brian...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 August 2020
Rick Wakeman Hopes Coronavirus Ends Wet Markets
Rick Wakeman hopes that the coronavirus pandemic lead to the end of wet markets.The keyboardist believes the global health crisis will stop people from buying animal produce, as the deadly respiratory virus is said to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2020
Rick Wakeman Postpones Tour Dates Over Health Issues
The keyboardist was scheduled to hit the stage at the Wakemanfest in October (15) and in Scandinavia for 16 piano shows in November and December, but the 66 year old has decided to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2015
Rick Wakeman To Score Hawk The Slayer Sequel
The original movie starred Lost actor John Terry as the titular adventurer, opposite Jack Palance as his evil brother Voltan, who battle it out for the power of a magic sword, and now...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2015
Rick Wakeman To Front New Touring Life Documentary
The progressive rock veteran's Tales From the Tour Bus: Rock 'n' Roll on the Road takes a look at the glamorous side of touring and is scheduled to debut on 24 April (15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2015
The Results For The Third Progressive Music Awards Are In! And Peter Gabriel Has Been Named 'Prog God'!
English singer/songwriter, Peter Gabriel, has been honoured at the annual Progressive Music Awards, by being the award for 'Prog God', for his five decade long music career. The event was held at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre...
By Stephen Caswell in Music / Festivals on 13 September 2014
Peter Gabriel Honoured At Progessive Music Awards
Peter Gabriel was named Prog God at the Progressive Music Awards.The 'In Your Eyes' rocker - who was also named the evening's guest of honour - accepted the Prog God award, which celebrates musicians who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2014
Prog-rock Singer Gary Pickford-hopkins Loses Cancer Battle
Singer Gary Pickford-Hopkins, who appeared on former Yes star Rick Wakeman's groundbreaking 1970s concept albums, has lost his battle with cancer, aged 65.Pickford-Hopkins was a featured vocalist on Journey to the Center of the Earth,...
By WENN on 25 June 2013
Genesis Honoured With A Lifetime Achievement Award
British rock group Genesis were honoured with a Lifetime Achievement prize at the inaugural Progressive Music Awards in London on Wednesday night.Guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks picked up the trophy during the ceremony...
By WENN on 06 September 2012
Former Yes Stars Up For Prog God Award
Veteran musician Rick Wakeman is to go head-to-head with his former Yes bandmate Jon Anderson for a leading honour at the inaugural Orange Progressive Music Awards.The keyboard player has been named on a shortlist in...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Ewan Mcgregor Pays Tribute To Deep Purple Star Jon Lord
Jon Lord, organ player for one of the most influential groups of all time in Deep Purple, has sadly passed away aged 71, and unsurprisingly the tributes have come flooding for a man who played...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
John Paul Jones Honoured At Classic Rock Awards
Led Zeppelin star John Paul Jones was given the Outstanding Contribution award at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards last night (10.11.10).The bass player received the prestigious accolade at the annual event -...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2010
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