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Rick Wakeman

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Rick Wakeman has announced his new album 'Return to Red Planet' and continues to be celebrated for his influential work in progressive rock, including his iconic contributions to David Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust' and his groundbreaking concept album 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'. His legacy is further highlighted by tributes from peers like Ian Anderson and Geoff Downes, and his participation in the 2026 Starmus festival alongside Brian May.

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Rick Wakeman

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Progressive Rock Journal Yesterday

[News] “Return To The Red Planet” – The epic return to Mars from Rick Wakeman – Stream the second single “Bowie’s Vision”

Rick Wakeman David Bowie

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 16

[News] Signal Meridian reimagines Strawbs classic on second Single “The Last Resort” feat. stellar lineup

Strawbs Kirk Pasich Rick Wakeman Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Fairport Convention Steeleye Span

Louder Sound Sep 13

“Dismissed as bland, complacent and of the establishment, it was now outsider music. If you wanted to be a true rebel, you came out as a prog fan”: Five essential neo-prog albums of the 80s

Marillion Twelfth Night IQ Pallas Pendragon Rick Wakeman

Louder Sound Sep 13

“David Bowie to me, ‘Don’t let any promoter, agent or manager tell you what to do. They don’t have the imagination’”: The classic Rick Wakeman album inspired by a mythical king, Ziggy Stardust and a heart attack

Rick Wakeman David Bowie Melody Maker

Louder Sound Sep 7

Steve Hackett stars in brand new Kompendium video for Lilly

Steve Hackett Kompendium Robert Reed Gavin Harrison Francis Dunnery Chris Fry Troy Donockley Mel Collins

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 6

[News] Musea Records reissue the 1976 album “Alice In Wonderland” by French Progressive Rock band Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein Rick Wakeman

Louder Sound Sep 4

Get a unique, crystal-clear double-vinyl version of Rick Wakeman's new album and a signed issue of Prog here!

Rick Wakeman Gentle Giant Lonely Robot Irmin Schmidt North Sea Echoes Long Earth Ozric Tentacles

Louder Sound Sep 4

The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

Rick Wakeman Gentle Giant Adam Wakeman Oliver Wakeman Irmin Schmidt Long Earth

Louder Sound Sep 2

The story of Roundabout by Yes and the record company interference that made it successful. "We were shocked at first, but now I think it was a gift"

Yes Rick Wakeman Steve Howe Jon Anderson Chris Squire Bill Bruford Geddy Lee

Louder Sound Sep 1

“I was keen to get a new audience. It took me until album number three before I found an identity”: The adventure of Peter Gabriel’s first four solo records

Peter Gabriel Genesis Bob Ezrin Lou Reed Todd Rundgren Tony Levin Robert Fripp

Louder Sound Aug 24

“The label boss said: ‘I don’t know how much longer I can fund records like this.’ We realised it was the last bastion of prog as we knew it”: What really changed in the year of punk? Rick Wakeman and JJ Burnel were there

Rick Wakeman Jean‐Jacques Burnel The Stranglers Yes Captain Sensible Sex Pistols

Louder Sound Aug 22

“We had a good run and did some great things. That wasn’t one of them”: Abandoned songs, a broken foot and footballer-size egos destroyed a Yes album

Yes Jon Anderson Rick Wakeman Steve Howe Chris Squire Alan White Journey

Louder Sound Aug 21

“The Rolling Stones and The Beatles paid for theirs. I see no reason why you shouldn’t pay for yours”: When Keith Emerson tried to blag a £55,000 synth for free

Keith Emerson The Rolling Stones The Beatles Wendy Carlos Rick Wakeman

Progressive Rock Journal Aug 19

[News] Signal Meridian reimagines Strawbs classic on debut single “Heartbreaker” from upcoming album “Signals in Autumn”

Strawbs Fairport Convention Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Rick Wakeman Kirk Pasich Cat Power

Bandcamp Daily Aug 17

Prog Is a State of Mind #3

Angine de Poitrine Rick Wakeman Population II Nolan Potter Hadal Sherpa Billy Sherwood

Echoes and Dust Aug 17

Tim Morse – The Fourth Crossing

Vangelis Klaus Schulze 冨田勲 Rick Wakeman Kraftwerk Mike Oldfield

Famille Rock Aug 16

Yes Deep Purple Montréal

Deep Purple Yes Jon Anderson Chris Squire Steve Howe Geoff Downes Jon Davison Billy Sherwood

American Songwriter Aug 14

Engelbert Humperdinck Takes on KISS With Unexpected “Beth” Cover

Engelbert Humperdinck KISS Rick Wakeman Ozzy Osbourne Aerosmith Jonathan Cain Al Di Meola Harvey Mandel

Louder Sound Aug 12

“John Lydon had had a few beers. He was being completely over the top, saying how much he loved Aqualung”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis Aqualung John Lydon Rick Wakeman Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers Derek Shulman Gentle Giant Carl Palmer

Echoes and Dust Aug 9

Echoes of the Past: Angel – Helluva Band

Angel Punky Meadows Gregg Giuffria Mickey Jones Frank DiMino Gene Simmons Max Webster

Progressive Rock Journal Yesterday

[News] “Return To The Red Planet” – The epic return to Mars from Rick Wakeman – Stream the second single “Bowie’s Vision”

Rick Wakeman David Bowie

Louder Sound Sep 13

“Dismissed as bland, complacent and of the establishment, it was now outsider music. If you wanted to be a true rebel, you came out as a prog fan”: Five essential neo-prog albums of the 80s

Marillion Twelfth Night IQ Pallas Pendragon Rick Wakeman

Louder Sound Sep 7

Steve Hackett stars in brand new Kompendium video for Lilly

Steve Hackett Kompendium Robert Reed Gavin Harrison Francis Dunnery Chris Fry Troy Donockley Mel Collins

Louder Sound Sep 4

Get a unique, crystal-clear double-vinyl version of Rick Wakeman's new album and a signed issue of Prog here!

Rick Wakeman Gentle Giant Lonely Robot Irmin Schmidt North Sea Echoes Long Earth Ozric Tentacles

Louder Sound Sep 2

The story of Roundabout by Yes and the record company interference that made it successful. "We were shocked at first, but now I think it was a gift"

Yes Rick Wakeman Steve Howe Jon Anderson Chris Squire Bill Bruford Geddy Lee

Louder Sound Aug 24

“The label boss said: ‘I don’t know how much longer I can fund records like this.’ We realised it was the last bastion of prog as we knew it”: What really changed in the year of punk? Rick Wakeman and JJ Burnel were there

Rick Wakeman Jean‐Jacques Burnel The Stranglers Yes Captain Sensible Sex Pistols

Louder Sound Aug 21

“The Rolling Stones and The Beatles paid for theirs. I see no reason why you shouldn’t pay for yours”: When Keith Emerson tried to blag a £55,000 synth for free

Keith Emerson The Rolling Stones The Beatles Wendy Carlos Rick Wakeman

Bandcamp Daily Aug 17

Prog Is a State of Mind #3

Angine de Poitrine Rick Wakeman Population II Nolan Potter Hadal Sherpa Billy Sherwood

Famille Rock Aug 16

Yes Deep Purple Montréal

Deep Purple Yes Jon Anderson Chris Squire Steve Howe Geoff Downes Jon Davison Billy Sherwood

Louder Sound Aug 12

“John Lydon had had a few beers. He was being completely over the top, saying how much he loved Aqualung”: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis Aqualung John Lydon Rick Wakeman Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers Derek Shulman Gentle Giant Carl Palmer

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 16

[News] Signal Meridian reimagines Strawbs classic on second Single “The Last Resort” feat. stellar lineup

Strawbs Kirk Pasich Rick Wakeman Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Fairport Convention Steeleye Span

Louder Sound Sep 13

“David Bowie to me, ‘Don’t let any promoter, agent or manager tell you what to do. They don’t have the imagination’”: The classic Rick Wakeman album inspired by a mythical king, Ziggy Stardust and a heart attack

Rick Wakeman David Bowie Melody Maker

Progressive Rock Journal Sep 6

[News] Musea Records reissue the 1976 album “Alice In Wonderland” by French Progressive Rock band Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein Rick Wakeman

Louder Sound Sep 4

The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

Rick Wakeman Gentle Giant Adam Wakeman Oliver Wakeman Irmin Schmidt Long Earth

Louder Sound Sep 1

“I was keen to get a new audience. It took me until album number three before I found an identity”: The adventure of Peter Gabriel’s first four solo records

Peter Gabriel Genesis Bob Ezrin Lou Reed Todd Rundgren Tony Levin Robert Fripp

Louder Sound Aug 22

“We had a good run and did some great things. That wasn’t one of them”: Abandoned songs, a broken foot and footballer-size egos destroyed a Yes album

Yes Jon Anderson Rick Wakeman Steve Howe Chris Squire Alan White Journey

Progressive Rock Journal Aug 19

[News] Signal Meridian reimagines Strawbs classic on debut single “Heartbreaker” from upcoming album “Signals in Autumn”

Strawbs Fairport Convention Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Rick Wakeman Kirk Pasich Cat Power

Echoes and Dust Aug 17

Tim Morse – The Fourth Crossing

Vangelis Klaus Schulze 冨田勲 Rick Wakeman Kraftwerk Mike Oldfield

American Songwriter Aug 14

Engelbert Humperdinck Takes on KISS With Unexpected “Beth” Cover

Engelbert Humperdinck KISS Rick Wakeman Ozzy Osbourne Aerosmith Jonathan Cain Al Di Meola Harvey Mandel

Echoes and Dust Aug 9

Echoes of the Past: Angel – Helluva Band

Angel Punky Meadows Gregg Giuffria Mickey Jones Frank DiMino Gene Simmons Max Webster

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