Rick Wakeman
‘Short Stories’: Jon & Vangelis Make A Progressive Pair
In the first weeks of the 1980s, Jon Anderson of Yes and Vangelis Papathanassiou added the hit album 'Short Stories' to the chart single ‘I Hear You Now.'
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Features5 days ago‘The Six Wives Of Henry VIII’: How Rick Wakeman Took The Prog Crown
After leaving Yes, Rick Wakeman’s first solo work, ‘The Six Wives Of Henry VIII,’ was an ambitious concept album that remains a jewel in his crown.
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Features1 week ago
‘Journey To The Centre Of The Earth’: Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Discovery
The ambitious ‘Journey To The Centre Of The Earth’ was recorded on January 18, 1974, as Rick Wakeman recorded live with a choir, an orchestra, and a rock group.
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Features3 weeks ago
From Stage To Screen: A History Of Musicians-Turned-Film Composers
From the Issac Hayes’ funky instrumental scores to Trent Reznor’s dark genius, here are just a few of the growing ranks of musicians-turned-film composers.
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Features3 weeks ago
Weird Instruments: A Collection Of Strange Music Makers
From Stylophones to pool balls, the world of music is full of weird and strange instruments. Here are just a few.
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Features4 weeks ago
‘Morning Has Broken’: New Year Of 1972 Dawns For Cat Stevens
Cat's early 1972 hit was an attractive version of the Christian hymn published in 1931.
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Features2 months ago
The Incredible And Influential Jimmy Smith
People way too often overlook Jimmy Smith today, and that’s been true for a far too long. His Hammond organ playing influenced just about everyone.
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Features2 months ago
The Visual History Behind The Greatest Prog Rock Album Covers
Few kinds of music are more inherently visual than prog rock, which is why prog-rock album covers are an art form on their own.
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News3 months ago
Rick Wakeman Announces English Rock Ensemble Tour Dates For 2022
The tour kicks off March 30 at London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
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In-Depth3 months ago
The Album Isn’t Dead. Long Live The Long-Player
Despite the claims of many in a streaming world, the album isn’t dead. Taylor Swift and Sam Smith are just a few artists keeping it alive.
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Features4 months ago
Best Concept Albums: 43 Classics That Will Blow Your Mind
Funkateers, country stars and punks contributed to the best concept albums in music, proving that prog rockers didn’t entirely own the concept of concepts.
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In-Depth6 months ago
Rise Of The Machines: How Technology Shaped Music
As technology has advanced throughout the decades, artists have pushed music into the future.
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Features6 months ago
The Best Songs Based On Books
From songs by The Beatles to Rick Wakeman, Metallica to The Rolling Stones, uDiscover Music uncovers the best songs inspired by books.
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Features6 months ago
10 Must-Own Prog Albums
Our prog rock buying guide features some undisputed prog landmarks and lesser-appreciated gems of the genre. Dig in!
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Features6 months ago
T.Rex ‘Get It On’ For A Second Time In 1971
Tony Visconti tells the story of the time he and Marc Bolan arrived in Los Angeles and created a pop classic.
