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The Myths & Legends of Rick Wakeman

The Myths & Legends of Rick Wakeman

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Rick Wakeman is one of the greatest musicians of all time, with 50 million record sales under his own name and countless millions more playing with Yes, David Bowie, Cat Stevens and many, many more.

He's a bona fide rock star who's seen it all, done it all and now, wants to talk about it all.

The Myths & Legends of Rick Wakeman. With regular episodes starting Jan 31st 2025.

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Rick Wakeman and Mark Jeeves
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Episodes
  • Ep 11: Going For The One
    Jun 19 2025

    In this episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, Rick answers a question about remixes, which leads onto the way Going For The One was recorded, which leads onto how Awaken was made, which goes onto.......well, you'll hear.


    For many prog rock fans, Awaken is the ultimate, the Prog Rock anthem if you will, and in this podcast, Rick goes deeeep into the music and also we get to hear a clip of his favourite version of the song......and it ISN'T by YES!??!!!!!


    Email your questions to rick. Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk

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    27 mins
  • Ep 10: Keith Emerson & Tour Programmes
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, the man himself is back answering your probing questions.


    You'll find out all about those FABULOUS tour programmes that Rick used to sell on tour, (Daily Error anyone?).


    Also, hear about Keith Emerson and how he and Rick used to pretend to be ENEMIES! There's even some archive audio of Rick and Keith together, when Keith was Rick's PLUMBER???.


    If you have a question for Rick, email him now: Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk

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    29 mins
  • Ep 9: Trident Studios
    May 22 2025

    In this episode, Rick is sat in front of his Bechstein piano, the same type as he used on MANY famous sessions at Trident Studios.


    He also talks about his time at Trident and how he became the go-to session keyboard player in London in the 1970s.


    ALSO find out why he was BANNED from recording music for adverts, hear about his mate Elton John and even catch a little bit of his magic fingers as he plays the intro from Life On Mars.


    Email Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk for all your questions and thoughts.

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    32 mins

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