Aidan Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Here's the man himself to tell you about it. Great story! [video:youtube] Studio: Yamaha P515 | Yamaha Tyros 5 | Yamaha HX1 | Moog Sub 37 Road: Yamaha YC88 | Nord Electro 5D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Never seen it. Love it. Thanks Aidan. My family now hates me, because I made all of them watch it. Thanks Aidan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willf Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks, a new one for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xKnuckles Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks Aidan! I have seen him live loads of times, but never heard that story! :D He is performing KING ARTHUR this coming Sunday!!!!!!!!! So excited! : :keynana: "Turn your fingers into a dust rag and keep them keys clean!" Bluzeyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 That was awesome. I wish that moment from the concert was filmed! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Terrific. I had no idea he was so witty. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Love Wakeman... Just finished listening to the Yes Progeny recordings on this 11 hour flight back to the states and his keyboard work is nothing short of brilliant. Unlike the old Yessongs mix, these live recordings from that same tour have crystal clear instrument separation with ZERO reverb! So you can hear everything he does... Even the most complex rhythmic comping... His sense of humor is delightfull as well. Being a heater artist I can certainly relate to the dangers of running lifts and traps without the proper rehearsals. He was lucky the trap door opened! '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400; Wurlitzer 200; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 It's interesting to see how over the years Rick has transcended his career as a musician. I remember seeing him live 20 years ago with his son in a small local community centre. I was still into my prog back then and thought it was awesome but had been expecting more after listening to his records. I remember he turned up with a Korg Prophecy and Korg digital piano in a shell. I was miffed he hadn't brought his Moog! He's quite popular on mainstream tv/radio in the UK, and people of all ages recognise him, even if not by name, by the 'grumpy old men' tv series he was part of. He's got enough stories in the bag to tour and not touch a key. I have no doubt he's not the only one from that era, but he's a born story teller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I remember him telling an amusing Christmas story where he was drinking beer and eating turkey, while the rest of Yes were eating their vegan tofu. One by one they snuck back in to partake of his turkey. LOL Edit: well I remembered most of the story right: clonk Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Heslop Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I strongly recommend anyone who enjoyed that story, get ahold of a copy of each of his Grumpy Old Rockstar books. VERY funny stuff!!!! Stage: Korg Krome 88. Home: Korg Kross 61, Yamaha reface CS, Korg SP250, Korg mono/poly Kawai ep 608, Korg m1, Yamaha KX-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 And if you're on Twitter (or even if you're not, you can just hit the link once in a while), his updates are more of that same humour [sorry I have to spell that way when talking about a Brit]. Rick Wakeman on Twitter "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks for that!!! Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 well I remembered most of the story right: Ha. I remember reading this. My favourite part : It wasn't the sort of outfit that attracted groupies: our fans were more likely to throw synthesizer manuals on stage than knickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorayM Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Terrific. I had no idea he was so witty. Time for my favourite Rick video then... [video:youtube] North Haverbrook - Godsticks - SoundCloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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