Rick Wakeman

Artist:  Rick Wakeman

Birth Name:  Richard Christopher Wakeman

Born:  May 18, 1949.  Perivale, London, England

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Classical, New Age, Ambient, Contemporary Pop, Keyboard

Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter

Instruments:  Keyboards, Piano, Synthesiser

Rick Wakeman is an English Keyboard Player and Composer, Best-Known for being the former Keyboardist in the Progressive Rock Band Yes.  He is also known for his Solo albums and most known records being his first three, The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (1973), Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974) and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975).  He has produced over 100 Solo Albums that have sold more than 50 million copies.  In November 2010, Rick Wakeman was Awarded the Spirit of Prog Award at the annual Marshall Classic Rock 'N' Roll Of Honour Awards.

 

Artist:  Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble

Title:  A Gallery Of The Imagination (2023)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Classical, New Age, Ambient, Contemporary Pop, Keyboard

Label:  Madfish

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Hidden Depths (4:24)

 2.  The Man In The Moon (5:01)

 3.  A Mirage In The Clouds (535)

 4.  The Creek (3:42)

 5.  My Moonlight Dream (6:55)

 6.  Only When I Cry (4:01)

 7.  Cuban Carnival (4:05)

 8.  Just A Memory (3:10)

 9.  The Dinner Party (3:49)

10. A Day Spent On The Pier (4:37)

11. The Visitation (4:49)

12. The Eyes Of A Child (3:48)

Personnel:

Rick Wakeman:  Keyboards

The English Rock Ensemble

Dave Colquhoun:  Guitars

Lee Pomeroy:  Bass

Ash Soan:   Drums

Hayley Sanderson:  Vocals

A Gallery Of The Imagination is an album by Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble, released on February 24, 2023 by Madfish.  For Fans of Rick Wakeman.