In this episode of The Myths and Legends of Rick Wakeman, you cunning questions once again probe the gigantic brain of Rick. His capacity for remembering mind-boggling levels of detail is a wonder to behold, so marvel as you hear.....

• Why Elton John replaced Rick on TV
• The story of the missing Rhapsodies track
• How Phil Lynott literally saved Ricks life
• Memories of Wine Gums & Chocolate Covered Peanuts

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One of Rick's great mates was the legendary Ozzy Osbourne.

From his early contributions to Black Sabbath through to Ozzy's appearance on Return To The Centre Of The Earth and Ozzmosis, Rick and Ozzy had a great relationship.

In this episode, Rick remembers his friend, a man who was far more than the public persona we all watched on 'The Osbournes'.

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In this special edition of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, Rick takes us under the skin of one of his musical mentors.

The past few months have seen the passing of two of Rick's great friends and musical collaborators, Ozzy Osbourne and Dave Cousins.

Rick talks about Ozzy in the next episode but for this one, he focusses on his friend Dave Cousins.

In this edition you'll hear about the origins of the band and how Rick got to be part of them, plus why it stopped and what happened next.

As usual, Rick is accompanied in his musical ramblings by Mark Jeeves. Oh, and the dogs. They feature too!

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So here we are again, happy as can be in Rick Wakeman's luxury armchairs in The Great Lounge of his home in England.

In this episode, Rick talks about No Earthly Connection and the famous Funky Chateau.

He also chats about the Australian tour with Sky! and we hear about his work with the great Mitch Benn and even Blue Peter!

It's a feast for the ears!!

Contact Rick by emailing Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk and find out all about his world at www.rwcc.com.

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Welcome to another podcast from the legend that is Rick Wakeman, who this time tells us about a project that ANY prog fan ANYWHERE would have loved to be part of.

Rick Wakeman, John Wetton and Bill Bruford. Would it have been called WBW.....or maybe BWW!. (Actually, it would have been called Wakeman, Wetton and Bruford..... it's all academic as Rick explains why it never quite got off the ground.

Also hear about his rock relationship with Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band frontman Viv Stanshall...PLUS, Rock N Roll Prophet and some Fairies!

Remember to send your questions to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk and for all your Rick news it's RWCC.Com.

AND...to see Rick's excellent video for 'I'm So Straight I'm A Weirdo', click here........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mueQyzjSu2U

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Welcome back to another episode of The Myths And Legends Of Rick Wakeman.

In this podcast, Rick answers more of your fabulous questions on the subjects of King Arthur, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Curry!

He also tells the incredible story of how he met ALL 4 of the Beatles, including being one of the last people to see John Lennon alive.

Be part of the show! Email your questions and comments to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk.

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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!??!!!!!

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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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