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Overview
Learn more about Rick Wakeman and get the latest Rick Wakeman articles and information. In 1975 Wakeman released his first major studio record, The Ropes Of Hercules (Piano), and then in 1977 made his major label debut with The Rolling Stones. He continued to record as a...
- Born: Richard Christopher Wakeman (1949-05-18) 18 May 1949 (age 71) Perivale, London, England
- Occupation: Keyboardist, songwriter, producer, television and radio presenter, author
- Years active: 1969–present
- Spouse(s): Rachel Kaufman (m. 2011)
- Children: Six, including Oliver and Adam Wakeman
- Genres: Progressive rock, classical, ambient, new-age, Christian
- Instruments: Keyboards, piano, vocals
- Labels: A&M, Charisma, President, Voiceprint, Griffin, EMI, Music Fusion, Hot Productions, Studio T, Universal Music Group
- Associated acts: David Bowie, The Strawbs, Yes, Black Sabbath, English Rock Ensemble, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Ozzy Osbourne, Lou Reed, Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman
- Website: www.rwcc.com
