The Myths & Legends of Rick Wakeman

Here he is again, the remarkable life of a musical legend, in his own words. In this episode of The Myths & Legends Of Rick Wakeman, the man himself talks about Ted's Piano, School and the famous brand of ink called 'Wakeman'....sort of. Also, he discusses the collaboration with Black Sabbath and his very challenging appearance on The Generation Game, which became This Is Your Life and his hopeless DIY skills. As always, you can send your own questions to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk, and check out all the latest Rick news at RWCC.Com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition, you'll hear Rick answering questions in front of a live audience. This is the first of two very special podcasts, recorded in June 2026 at Trading Boundaries, a fabulous venue and home to the Roger Dean art collection, located in the beautiful Sussex countryside in the UK. As usual, Rick is answering questions about his illustrious career but this time, from the audience, unrehearsed and completely live!Expect questions about Moogs, ARP's, favourite pieces to play and much much more. If you have a question, send it in to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have questions in life. What am I here for? Why are trees green? Was a Polymoog based on divide-down oscillators?Well, Rick Wakeman can't answer any of them. Luckily for you though, he can answer any number of other questions about his music, his touring, even his favourite biscuits.In this episode he talks about touring in Tokyo, stage invasions, Elton John, David Bowie and THAT Rock and Roll acceptance speech.Yes, if you ask, Rick will answer! Send your questions to Rick@Rockspodcast.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TVThe story of the missing Rhapsodies trackHow Phil Lynott literally saved Ricks lifeMemories of Wine Gums & Chocolate Covered PeanutsSend your questions about anything to Rick@Rickspodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.