• 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
  • Ep 8: QUESTION TIME
    May 8 2025

    He's back!! Rick Wakeman returns with a brand-new episode of his podcast, in which HE answers YOUR questions.


    You really can ask him anything and in this edition, hear Rick tell us all about the White Rock album, answer questions on the Yes book, touring and earthquakes.


    PLUS, find out what Rick REALLY THINKS of Patrick Moraz!


    Send in your questions to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk.

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    21 mins
  • Ep 7: Al Stewart, Studios and Pirate Radio
    Apr 24 2025

    He's back! The keyboard wizard that is Rick Wakeman returns with another episode of his podcast, The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman.


    In this episode, Rick talks about Studios. You might think that one recording studio is the same as another but NO, and they especially weren't in the 1960's and 1970's when Rick was the go-to red-hot super-star session keyboard player of choice for literally hundreds of artists.

    Find out more about Rick's session for Al Stewart's 'Orange' album too.


    Then there's a subject close to Rick's heart, Pirate Radio and in particular, the UK DJ Ed Stewart .


    Also, and you'd know this if you went to Rick's house, he likes to collect things. Find out about one of his prized collections including his Osmiroids.


    Remember to contact Rick on the podcast, email Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk and find out all about his touring, recording and rambling at www.rwcc.com.

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    33 mins
  • Ep 6: QUESTION TIME
    Apr 10 2025

    He's back! Rick Wakeman returns with a brand new episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman and he's back answering your questions about all manner of stuff!


    In this episode, find out all about Rick's involvement on Tommy Live with The Who. ALSO hear how that show directly inspired Journey To The Centre Of The Earth.


    Rick also talks about his little known Clarinet skills (was he really playing one on a Cat Stevens record?) PLUS how often does he chat with Jon and Steve from Yes? Oh, and where is the maddest place he's been recognised?


    Remember, YOU can have your question answered by Rick, just e-mail him! The address is Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk.

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    26 mins
  • Ep 5: David Bowie, OGWT & Cookery
    Mar 28 2025

    In this episode of The Myths and Legends of Rick Wakeman, hear the true story of Rick's tragic, final message from David Bowie.


    Rick will also be revealing the real facts about his famous drunken appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test.


    He'll also be answering listener questions, playing the piano extremely badly PLUS in the first of a new series of features, he reveals his hidden culinary talents as one of the world's TOP CHEF'S.


    The show belongs to YOU so contact Rick with your questions and comments.... Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk

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    33 mins
  • Ep 4: QUESTION TIME
    Mar 14 2025

    YOU have questions........RICK has answers........well, when he can remember them that is.


    In this special episode, recorded backstage at Rick's final piano tour show in Rome at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, he tackles the following queries:


    • What happened to 1984?
    • What about that Cavalier outfit???
    • How did Temperent Of Mind (The Strawbs) come about?
    • What was life like with David Bowie at Haddon Hall?
    • The truth about Cats and Dogs!
    • The Gospels and the New Gospels....(Exclusive info too!)
    • Auntie Babs and the Bishop

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    30 mins