An Audience with Rick Wakeman - Sunday October 11th 2015

Join him on Sunday Oct 11th and learn about the life of keyboardist, songwriter, television and radio presenter, and author. Interviewed by Kev Orkian, A Must See!!!

Rick Wakeman:

Best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes and his solo albums from the 1970s. In recent years, he became known for his contributions to the BBC comedy series Grumpy Old Men, his radio show on Planet Rock named Rick's Place that aired from 2005 to 2010.

Join him on Oct 11th and learn about the life of keyboardist, songwriter, television and radio presenter, and author, which has made him a Legend in Entertainment and Music. Interviewed by Kev Orkian, This is one show not to miss.

Please note – the £45 ticket includes lunch. You do not need to use the 'Book a Meal' page.
In his recent appearance on This Is Your Life, his early life was summed up by the host saying "You'd had three heart attacks, two marriages and lost £10 million by your early thirties ... but then things got better".
He is a devout fan of Norman Wisdom.
Has lived in Middlesex, London, Buckinghamshire, Devon, Switzerland, Scotland, Surrey, Hertfordshire and on the Isle of Man. Has lived in Norfolk since 2005, with Rachel Kaufman.
Influential keyboardist with the band Yes.
A classically trained pianist.
Yes' 1973 album "Tales from Topographic Oceans" came seventh in Classic Rock Magazine's list of the 30 greatest concept albums of all time. Wakeman's 1974 solo album "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" came 25th on the list. [March 2003]

Before joining yes, he played in the folk rock group the Strawbs.
Began learning to play the piano at the age of four.
Is the only non-vegetarian member of Yes.
Member and promoter of the British Conservative Party.
Educated at Drayton Manor County Grammar School.
Attended the Royal College of Music.
Provided keyboards as well as produced a few Black Sabbath albums in the seventies (the Ozzy Osbourne years) using the name "Spock Wall".
Friends with many actors and comedians, such as Eric Sykes and Bernard Cribbins.