Rolling Stone Wood wins rock gong Nov 3, 2009
Keyboard hero Rick Wakeman presented the spirit of prog award to American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy said: "We spent our first 15 years enduring tough reviews and we've been fortunate to see things turn round.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
How many out of 666? Aug 10, 2009
Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman provides flair on the track "Sabbra Caddabra," but it's the opening riff on the title track that sets this apart as a heavy-metal classic. You should hear the Cardigans' version. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
One proggy evening Jul 30, 2009
Keyboard player Oliver Wakeman isn't under quite as much scrutiny, partly because he's the son of former Yes keyboard player Rick Wakeman. "Oliver has a flair and style that's similar to his father. In a way, it makes it easier," Howe said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Review: Yes and Asia Jul 11, 2009
The other new member of the band was keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, son of longtime Yes ivory tickler Rick Wakeman. The younger Wakeman was also a fine replacement, looking and playing like his father during his mid-'70s heyday, albeit without the ostentatious showmanship. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
ASIA Hits the Road With YES For U.S. Tour Jun 27, 2009
YES features the classic line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White with new vocalist Benoit David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, son of the group's Rick Wakeman. Howe, a cornerstone member of both groups, will perform both sets, with his YES bandmates and with ASIA's other original members, including ex-YES and Buggles keyboardist Geoff Downes, ELP's Carl Palmer on drums and former King Crimson and U.K. bassist/guitarist/vocalist John Wetton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hazards Of Love Apr 4, 2009
The air is thick with the sounds of gorgeous acoustic guitars as well as the thundering hordes of electrics some parts of this album are monstrously heavy while the keyboard work of Jenny Conlee would do Rick Wakeman proud. But, just as importantly, there are melodies everywhere. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Practitioner's Diary - Phew! We made it Feb 8, 2009
Rick Wakeman on a Sturday morning almost makes coming in to the office a pleasure ... Is going to the office a pleasure because Rick Wakeman is on the radio at home. (Accounting Web, UK)
