• Ep 14: No Earthly Connection
    Jul 31 2025

    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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    29 mins
  • Ep 13: Viv Stanshall, John Wetton
    Jul 17 2025

    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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    32 mins
  • Ep 12: John Lennon & Rick
    Jul 3 2025

    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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    38 mins
  • 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