I avoid preset sounds wherever possible, and all the sounds I use I have edited. Rick Wakeman avoideditpreset Change image and share on social
I joined Yes in July 1971. I had heard Yes live, as Strawbs had supported them at a gig in Hull. I thought they were amazing - incredibly different. Rick Wakeman amazegighear Change image and share on social
There are people who think the film 'This Is Spinal Tap' is simply a very funny 'mockumentary.' Well, with Yes, we lived it. Take the hilarious scene in the film in which the bass player is trapped in a giant pod - that actually happened to Alan one night. Rick Wakeman alanbasfilm share on social
I'm hugely fond of Scotland. My daughter, Jemma, was born in the Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh, and it always tickled me that she was so vexed she didn't have a Scottish accent even though she was brought up down south. Rick Wakeman accentbearbring share on social
My earliest professional musical experiences were really as a session player, and every day was an adventure. Three sessions a day, every day, and you never knew who you would be working with until you arrived at the studio. Rick Wakeman adventurearriveday share on social
There must be something wrong with the mirrors in our house because every single one I gaze into makes me appear somewhat overweight. Rick Wakeman gazehousemake Change image and share on social
As a songwriter, I was influenced by David Bowie - a great writer. A class above everybody in so many ways. Lennon and McCartney, of course. Class stuff. David Cousins was my favorite lyricist. Rick Wakeman bowieclasscousin Change image and share on social
When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral! Rick Wakeman climbcoffindie Change image and share on social
I like Toronto a lot, it's a good city. The only thing that really annoys me about Toronto is that you're turning Maple Leaf Gardens into a grocery store, which is absolutely nothing short of disgusting. Rick Wakeman absolutelyannoycity share on social
I'm a Freemason, and we love to celebrate Burns' night: piping in the haggis, the whole lot. Rick Wakeman burncelebratefreemason Change image and share on social
