Latest articles by Rick Wakeman
After reading a live review that described him as a giant comical spider, Rick Wakeman knew he had to take action
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
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
Keyboard wizard recalls the time he was told someone's trumpeter son played his music better than he did himself
Rick’s tales of mistaken identity could fill several autobiographies…
Rick eavesdrops on a record label crisis meeting…
Rick ditches tact and diplomacy, and speaks his mind
The long route to the stage can stop you from being caught short…
Rick discovers that even the most genius prog is an acquired taste
There’s nothing funny about the state of some backstage bogs…
Rick Wakeman's Caped Crusade this month takes aim at the troubles of translating "manager speak"
Rick Wakeman reckons band status is everything when it comes to tour accommodation
Rick Wakeman learns that sometimes it’s best to keep your mouth shut…
It’s not easy keeping everyone happy at the village fête, as Rick Wakeman discovers
Rick looks ahead to the Progressive Music Awards… 2052!
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's Caped Crusades: Getting Back Together
Bigger is not always better: Rick reveals the importance of stagewear… over five decades!
Rick warns that touring can take its toll as the years go by...
Rick reveals what really happens on stage.
Rick revels in the rock star lifestyle.
Rick makes some musical requests for the year ahead.
Rick feels disillusioned by the current state of so-called “awards ceremonies”. Aside from one, we hasten to add...
