Rick Wakeman is married to Rachel Kaufman. At the age of 20, he married Rosaline Woolford on 28 March 1970[5] and had two sons, Oliver (b. [88] Upon hearing the band's new material of more accessible and concise songs, Wakeman agreed to play on the album as a session musician and joined the band in Montreux, where he lived for four years as a tax exile. [161] His next album will be A Gallery of the Imagination, featuring tracks of varied styles including songs and instrumentals, set for release in 2022. He then married Danielle Corminboeuf in 1980 but divorced the following year. Rick Wakeman married Rachel Kaufman, 37, in 2011 (Image: NC) [91] The first two were minor and he was told they may gone unnoticed. Six Wives gave Wakeman his chance to break away from the other instrumental complexities that made up Yes and allowed him to prove what a driving . A lilting piano tune augmented by Dave Lambert's wonderful acoustic guitar interlude. [133] After a deal with EMI Classics was made, a story based on three unnamed travellers and their attempt to follow the original route was finalised, and recording began in 1998 with a band, the London Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Choir, Patrick Stewart as the narrator, and guest performances from Trevor Rabin, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bonnie Tyler. 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. Reissued on Vinyl Rock musician Rick Wakeman, 47, was born in Middlesex. 1983),[175] before they married in November 1984 and had a son, Oscar (b. It features Bruce Lynch, Frank Gibson Jr., and Tony Visconti as guest musicians. Wakeman continued with his solo career in parallel; in 1990 he revived his English Rock Ensemble with Holt, Fernandez, and Paton for a European tour and recorded a new rock score for a colourised re-release of The Phantom of the Opera, featuring Chrissie Hammond on vocals, put out as Phantom Power in 1991. The strong reception from listeners and viewers of the YouTube video led Wakeman to release a single of the track with a piano version of "Space Oddity" and an original song, "Always Together", in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. He came up with the idea in 1971, but shelved the project until The Six Wives of Henry VIII was complete. From the North and the East. Rick Wakeman is an English keyboard player and composer best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes. He has also gained notoriety for his appearances on the television programs Live at Jongulers, Countdown, Grumpy Old Men, and Watchdog, and for his radio show on Planet Rock that aired from 2005 to 2010. [130] Wakeman left Yes in May 1997 before he could tour with them, due to scheduling conflicts and lack of coordination between the artists' management. 2 in the UK and No. "[53] The Close to the Edge Tour marked the first time Wakeman wore a cape on stage after a fan offered his own for one of the band members to wear. His excessive drinking hampered his guitar playing. [132], In 1998, he started work on Return to the Centre of the Earth, a sequel album to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. He took up the piano at the age of six and began taking classical music lessons. Getting stronger: Rick Wakeman (Image: Rob Monk/Classic Rock Magazine/REX) By. [174][172] In 1981, Wakeman met former Page 3 model Nina Carter and had a daughter, Jemma Kiera (b. They raise Benjamin as a couple (b. [100] In the same year, Wakeman recorded the soundtrack to the slasher horror film The Burning in New York City. [79] No Earthly Connection (1976) was recorded in France and features Wakeman and his English Rock Ensemble. [190] The show ended in December 2010. [205], In a 2010 interview, he was critical of Wikipedia, saying it has too many inaccuracies and mistakes, and that he would love to see it "closed down". [162], In February 2023, Wakeman will perform two shows at the London Palladium which will include performances of The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, King Arthur, and a selection of Yes music. It was all a far cry from Nina's childhood in Birmingham and then Bournemouth as the only daughter of a fruit ' n' veg man. [115][111] He returned to rock with Time Machine, loosely based on the science fiction novel by H. G. Wells and featuring Roy Wood and Tracy Ackerman as guest vocalists. [65] After cutting the album A&M refused to sell it, but as Wakeman was under contract with its US division, a cassette was sent to co-founder Jerry Moss who liked it and ordered its worldwide release. It's very bizarre. ZU VERKAUFEN! [55] Much of the television audience that night planned to watch Blue Movie, a controversial film by Andy Warhol, but it was temporarily banned from being broadcast. They divorced in 1977. But as one of two founding band . [192] His father was a member of the Brent Valley Lodge No. 1974). [102] He then released a second album for Charisma, Cost of Living, a mixture of instrumental and rock tracks with Rice on vocals, which failed to impact the chart and "did nothing" to improve his finances. Wakeman's fortunes changed when he was invited to join Yes in Montreux, Switzerland as they were working on new songs for Going for the One (1977), in November 1976. [179] At one point during his stay in hospital, his doctors gave him 24 hours to live. Piano Portraits was released in January 2017 and peaked at No. An Evening of Yes Music and More . He had played the piano as a session musician on Dragonfly (1970), which was the first album released with Wakeman's name on its credits,[28] and joined the band as a full-time member in March 1970. He soon became disillusioned with session work, despite being paid well, because he was not involved in the songwriting. Yes keyboard star Rick, 62, tied the knot with Rachel Kaufman, 37, in a ceremony at a seaside. Are you older than her dad? Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards and in the use of a rock band in . At the suggestion of Wakeman's his manager, Brian Lane, Wakeman rehearsed with Bill Bruford and John Wetton for six weeks with the plan to form a new band, but the story broke in Melody Maker which effectively caused the group to split. [13] Wakeman put in the effort following a ten shilling bet with his music teacher who believed he would not succeed,[13] and refusing his father's offer to work with him. Wakeman was the first person to hold both titles. After touring with Yes in 1979, and failed attempts at making a new album with the band in Paris and London, Wakeman and Anderson left the group in early 1980. Rick Wakeman married Rachel Kaufman, 37, in 2011 (Image: NC) He later married a recording studio secretary Danielle Corminboeuf, in 1980 who he shares one son, Benjamin, with. He grows runner beans and potatoes and tweets. Tormato (1978) features Wakeman playing a Birotron, a tape replay keyboard that used 8-track tape cartridges and contributed funds to its development. His first tour with the group doubled as a honeymoon with his wife, Roz. As a prog fan I immediately think Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson. Anderson credits love and faith as the key ingredients for his survival while in the hospital, his wife of 37 years, Jamie Anderson, was by his side the whole time. [58] Yes toured the album for six months, playing the album in its entirety which Wakeman also disagreed with. [90][176], Wakeman has faced a number of health issues. A coach house on the site of their home was converted into a recording studio that Wakeman named Bajonor Studios, named after the first letters of his family. . [191], In 2007, Wakeman became a Freemason, joining the Chelsea Lodge No. Blackstar it has become the last great masterpiece that Bowie wrote and recorded before he died. In late 1988, Wakeman got together with former Yes bandmates Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, and Steve Howe to form a new group, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. [158][159] In 2018, Wakeman released a follow-up album, Piano Odyssey, which also reached No. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes. Rick Wakeman is an English keyboardist, songwriter, and television presenter. [38], From the Witchwood marked the growing differences between Wakeman and The Strawbs; he made the better paid studio sessions a priority and contributed little to the band's new music. She . The band originated when Anderson had become increasingly frustrated with Yes's commercial direction, and left the band to make music that reflected the band's 1970s sound. Later the same day, he received a call from bassist Chris Squire of the progressive rock group Yes, who explained that Yes needed a keyboardist as Tony Kaye had been asked to leave, following his resistance to learn instruments other than the piano and organ. AllMusic describes Wakeman as a "classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who plied . 7 in the UK, Wakeman's highest-charting album since 1975. Showing Editorial results for rick wakeman. "Oh it's pure indulgence on my part," said Rick, the . The new age-themed Aspirant Sunset, released in 1990, was the first, and marks the first album with his longtime recording engineer Stuart Sawney. Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record (1977) is an instrumental rock album (apart from humorous vocals from Bill Oddie) similar to The Six Wives of Henry VIII but loosely based on criminality, and features Yes bandmates Chris Squire on bass and Alan White on drums, with Frank Ricotti on percussion. Rick Wakeman The myths And legends of king Arthur and the knights of the round table Record Album lp Vinyl Record 33RPM and m r133187 book mywifehatesmyhifi. Rick Wakeman Marital Status and girlfriend Are you interested about the marital life of Richard Christopher Wakeman? 7 in the UK and No. [193] In 2011, Wakeman joined the Knights Templar fraternity,[194] and is also a member of the Vaudeville Lodge. Ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman was scheduled to bring his "Even Grumpier Rock Star" tour to Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on March 14, but the show was cancelled. [177] After they split in 1981, they reconnected in 1985 and had one daughter, Amanda (b. Despite being advised to reduce his workload and improve his excessive lifestyle, Wakeman made plans to record and tour and continued to smoke and drink. [72] In September and October 1974, he completed his debut North American tour, performing Journey to the Centre of the Earth plus selections from Six Wives with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Choir of America, and his rock band named The English Rock Ensemble. FAQs about Rick Wakeman Is Rick Wakeman single or dating? [189], In September 2005, Wakeman began a weekly three-hour radio show on Planet Rock called Rick's Place, broadcasting Saturday mornings. He worked with them till 1971. [144], In May 2009, Wakeman performed his debut album The Six Wives of Henry VIII in its entirety for the first time at Hampton Court Palace, as part of the 500th anniversary celebrations of Henry VIII's assesion to the throne. [19] During the session Wakeman met producers Tony Visconti, Gus Dudgeon, and Denny Cordell[20] Cordell was impressed with his performance and offered him more session work for artists at Regal Zonophone Records, which Wakeman accepted and he began skipping college in favour of sessions. My wife Roz said she was horrified when she saw me come through arrivals. [90] In 1985, Wakeman's drinking led to cirrhosis of the liver and alcoholic hepatitis, and he has been teetotal since. [74] Its a concept album based on King Arthur and its related characters and stories. TESTTTT Fact: The most common time for a couple to split is right around the two-year mark. Rick Wakeman (narozen 18. kvtna, 1949 Perivale, Londn, Velk Britnie) je britsk rockov klvesista, hudebn skladatel a psnik, znm ze svho psoben v progressive rockov skupin Yes.Pvodn vystudoval klasick piano, avak byl prkopnkem v pouvn elektronickch varhan a ve spojovn rockov skupiny s orchestrem a pveckm sborem. [15] In 1967, Wakeman began a tenure with the Ronnie Smith Band, a dance group based at the Top Rank ballroom in Watford. [21][16], Wakeman became a full-time session musician, playing keyboards and arranging music for various artists between fifteen and eighteen times a week. Their self-titled album was released in 1989, and the tour marked Wakeman's first major US tour in ten years. Today, he lives happily in Norfolk with his fourth wife Rachel Kaufman, a 42-year-old journalist he met when she was interviewing him for this paper. ROCKER Rick Wakeman has got hitched for a fourth time - to a woman younger than his eldest son. "[29][30] Wakeman's first major show with The Strawbs followed on 11 July 1970 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, which was recorded and released as Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios. [144] When the band regrouped in 2008, Wakeman's son Oliver replaced him on keyboards. [184] In 2009, he became a patron of Tech Music Schools. Rick Wakeman has been in a relationship with Denise Gandrup (1985 - 1987). [108][102] It was his first full-scale tour in four years, and his first shows in the US in over five. The Last Battle lyrics Artist: Rick Wakeman (Richard Christopher Wakeman) Album: The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table English A A The Last Battle Gone are the days of the knights Of the Round Table and fights Gallant men softly crying Brave armies dying The last battle soon to be lost Hearing of great civil war 5-min read. The show was initially held at the Brighton Festival, and Wakeman went out to perform it live with his band at other venues, including the Cheltenham Festival. Mordred the traitor he spied. [100] A live album from the UK leg was released as Live at Hammersmith. The couple had two sons, Oliver and Adam before divorcing in 1977. The album went to No. In 1969, he joined the rock band Yes. [110] Wakeman reunited with David Bowie to play the piano on his 1986 single "Absolute Beginners". [82][83] Upon its release in April 1976, the album went to No. RICK WAKEMAN - A Gallery Of The Imagination (2023) CD NEU *Verffentlichung 24. Who owns the Yes name? [7][15] Two years later, Wakeman passed his O Levels in English, maths, art and music, and went on to study music, art, and British constitution at A-level. He later wrote: "With help from Brian Lane's office and Yes's accountants, in my signing away all publishing income from everything I had ever written Twenty-two years' work had vanished in the three seconds it had taken to sign my name. [140] He made a cameo appearance in the 2002 thriller horror film Alone as a hospital patient. As the original album was shortened to fit a single LP, Wakeman re-recorded the album with the previously cut parts which expanded the work to 54 minutes. In the 1970s, Wakeman met Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and bought Tropical Saint, a racehorse that belonged to her. The couple had two sons, Oliver and Adam. [122][123] The pair reconnected in 1989, and their first venture was In the Beginning, an album of atmospheric music with Biblical readings ready by Wakeman's then-wife Nina. [94][95] For several months of 1980 Wakeman was homeless due to his financial difficulties and secord divorce, and resorted to sleeping on benches in Kensington Gardens until a former roadie let him sleep at his house. "[139] The group returned in April 2001, followed by several European dates. Rick Wakeman was previously married to Nina Carter (1984 - 2004), Danielle Corminboeuf (1980 - 1981) and Roz Woolford (1970 - 1980). Whether it marks the beginning of a new Union chapter or merely a one night detente remains to be seen, but the group, especially Rick Wakeman, delivered one of the Hall's most hysterical . During this time Wakeman began a solo career in 1973 and became an iconic and prominent figure in progressive rock. "[128] Wakeman credits his 1993 appearance on the evening talk show Danny Baker After All as a turning point in his television career, after he told a story about being arrested in Moscow for smuggling a KGB uniform out of the country.[129]. [52] That year, Yes followed Fragile with Close to the Edge which is considered a landmark progressive rock album and features Wakeman playing a church organ and harpsichord. [198] Wakeman appears in his Masonic apron in the 2017 documentary series Inside the Freemasons. Wakeman did not receive any royalties from it; he was paid 36 for the four sessions it took to make. While an album was initially promised from the trio, work ultimately. [94] Later that year he came close to forming a band with drummer Carl Palmer, bassist John Wetton, and guitarist Trevor Rabin, but opted out "on a matter of principle" as the record company was prepared to sign them without hearing any of the group's music. Robotboy VS Jenny Wakeman! [147][148] Wakeman toured the UK in 2007 with a new production, the Grumpy Old Picture Show. [110][119] In October 1997, Wakeman received a Golden Badge Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA), given for outstanding contributions to the British music and entertainment industry. Rick Wakeman. [27], In June 2017, he was the castaway for the BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs. [3] He was awarded a CBE for his services to music and broadcasting in 2021. He has six kids: Oliver, Adam, Benjamin, Jemma, Kiera, Oscar, and Amanda. Great concert just Rick, grand piano, keyboard, no band. Rick Wakeman is an excellent musician, as his music demonstrates. Rick Wakeman. [47] During the tour he signed a five album deal with A&M Records as a solo artist. [102] In early 1984, Wakeman contributed three songs to the soundtrack of B.C. [157] The reception from the single and YouTube video inspired Wakeman to produce a solo piano album of tracks that he had played on in his career, plus original tunes and adaptations of classical pieces. It reached number one on the UK new age chart. When I was sad or just wanted to be where I found comfort with my friend the tree. [50][51] In late 1971, Wakeman played two notable sessions, on "It Ain't Easy" on Bowie's album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and on Orange by Al Stewart. It's Christmas, that must mean Rick Wakeman is out on tour. Oliver and Adam, who were born in 1972, are their two boys. An urban legend claims that Wakeman got so frustrated with one Mellotron that he poured petrol on it and set fire to it, which he denied in a 2010 interview, but confirmed in a 2016 interview. 10:16, 17 Apr 2014; . Wakeman confirmed his exit from the group in 1993 following managerial disputes with the band's and his own. [7] In 1966, he joined the Concordes, later known as the Concorde Quartet, playing dance and pop songs at local events with his cousin Alan Wakeman on saxophone and clarinet. Februar* - EUR 20,23. He is reported to have given the album its name by throwing a tomato at a showing of the art used for the album's cover.[91][92]. [131] Later in 1997, his 20-minute choral piece "Noah", written for the English Chamber Choir, premiered in London. He looked back at this moment: "I basically sealed my financial fate, and things went downhill fast. [27] In 1970, Wakeman performed on Seasons by Magna Carta,[12] and records by Brotherhood of Man, Paper Bubble, Shawn Phillips, and White Plains. Under doctors' orders, Wakeman was required to pass a heart monitor test before each performance. It also peaked at No. [111] In 1987, Wakeman joined the rock band Sky as a guest musician for an Australian tour,[113] and released The Family Album consisting of new age tracks dedicated to each of his family members and pets. October 5, 2021 Photo: Getty Images North America Before the pandemic threw a wrench into everyone's future plans, longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman was preparing to embark on what he thought would be his last rock tour, a celebration of 50 years of Yes with his longtime allies Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin. Wife/Spouse (Name): Roz Woolford (m, 1970; div, 1977), Danielle Corminboeuf (m, 1980; div, 1981), Nina Carter (m, 1984; div, 2004), Rachel Kaufman (m, 2011) . 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He openly criticised the album to the press, and his growing frustrations culminated in an incident whereby he ate a curry on stage during a show in Manchester. Born In. (b. THE legendary rock star talks to ROZ LEWIS about his continuing battles with Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Professional Career In the year 1969, Rick received his initial recognition for being a member of "The Strawbs," the folk-rock group. [118] Around the same time, Wakeman scored the soundtrack to Bullet to Beijing, a made-for-television film starring Michael Caine and Jason Connery. The family spent their summer holidays in Exmouth. Arthur's knights' death to feast. Wakeman's third solo album is among his best, as he employs his vast array of keyboards to their full extent, musically describing the characters pertaining to the days of King Arthur's reign. [104] By this time, Wakeman was "managerless, penniless and homeless". ARW, and piano albums. The concert and album led to Wakeman being named "pop find of 1970" and was featured on the front page of Melody Maker for the first time, where he was named "tomorrow's superstar". on BBC Radio 2 as a tribute following the death of his old friend David Bowie. He continues to record albums and perform concerts worldwide in various capacities; his most recent album is A Gallery of the Imagination (2022). Ariela Weinberg Demands to See Biniyam Shibre's Phone: You're Such an A-Hole! With being stated, we hope he . Recording was temporarily disrupted because of Wakeman's health. The tour lasted until 1994, and was organised as Wakeman wished to tour with a second keyboardist to "free [him] up to do more things" on stage. They worked on new studio material and performed live shows in 1996 which was released on Keys to Ascension (1996) and Keys to Ascension 2 (1997). [185], He had a renewal of his Christian faith which began at around the time of his 1984 marriage to Carter. 5 out of 5 stars (429) $ 15.00. The latter show was attended by 8,000 people. [106] The first was Silent Nights, Wakeman's first solo album in over two years, featuring Fernandez, Cronk, and Rick Fenn on guitar and released in 1985. 249 feat. "It's nuts at our age!" he laughs. [16] The stage production was scaled back in comparison to his previous tours, featuring only his rock band with a two-piece wind section. On Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February 2023, Rick will be revisiting his groundbreaking works with two shows at the London Palladium, reinterpreting his own music, as well as classic tracks from YES, in brand new concert arrangements for band and choir. Where he fell without sound. Actually, it is a long time ago, when I think about it. Rick Wakeman, CBE 1949 518 - 2021 CBE [ ] Perivale 6 Atlantic Blues Wakeman has often collaborated with his father, Rick Wakeman, and has released albums with him. [45] Wakeman claimed he was never credited for his contributions on Fragile, including piano sections on "Heart of the Sunrise" and "South Side of the Sky", despite being told that management would sort the issue. Wakeman plans to have listeners produce artwork inspired by the music that will be displayed in a gallery, allowing visitors to hear the music as they walk around the exhibit. [165] These days, he can be found with more modern instruments such as the Korg Kronos, Yamaha Montage, and the Memotron, a new digital version of the original Mellotron. [160] This was followed by the release of Christmas Portraits, a Christmas-themed piano album. Rick shades vs Monoma Neito . [178] Wakeman quit smoking in 1979. [203] In 2022, he received the Musicians' Company Honorary Fellowship at the Royal College. [13] In 1961, during his time at Drayton Manor school, Wakeman played in his first band, the trad jazz outfit Brother Wakeman and the Clergymen,[14] with a uniform of the school shirt put on the wrong way round. In April 2002, Wakeman rejoined Yes for the fifth and final time, and said it took eight months to get the necessary paperwork to make it happen. [67] Journey also reached No. [7], When Wakeman turned seven, his father paid for weekly piano lessons with Dorothy Symes which lasted for eleven years. [7] In 1963, at fourteen, Wakeman joined the Atlantic Blues, a local blues group that secured a year's residency at a mental health rehabilitation club in Neasden. 20 related questions found. A Horrible Experience of Childhood: Along with lots of good experiences I have some horrible . 9 in the UK and No. He married his first wife Rosaline Woolford, in 1970 aged 20. Rick Wakeman with us in California with our son Andrew, wife, Alison, and children. 1972) and Adam (b. [146] This was followed by a performance of Return to the Centre of the Earth with his band, orchestra, and choir in Quebec, Canada. [98] This was followed by a world tour until the end of 1981, with a line-up of Holt, Fernandez, Tim Stone on guitar, Steve Barnacle on bass, and Cori Josiah on vocals. [10] Wakeman used the money earned from their gigs to buy a Hohner Pianet, his first electronic instrument. [135] In 2016, Wakeman announced he has diabetes. Rick Wakeman I've been married three times and divorced three times. The first two shows were filmed and released as Made in Cuba, proceeds from which were given to the hospital. [118] Also in 1995, Wakeman played keyboards on Ozzy Osbourne's album Ozzmosis. Rick Wakeman was previously married to Nina Carter (1984 - 2004), Danielle Corminboeuf (1980 - 1981) and Roz Woolford (1970 - 1980). [206], Wakeman's agent for TV and media work is entertainer Roger De Courcey, best known for performing with his puppet Nookie Bear. ;[7] he quit in 1987 due to his busy work schedule, but remained active as an honourary vice-president. [171], Wakeman has been married four times and has six children. They came about after Wakeman was offered to perform there to support a charitable foundation that supports a children's cancer hospital. [170] Keith Emerson was also a close friend of Wakeman's and expressed admiration for his work. And in rage lunged at Arthur who fell. [6] Wakeman attended Drayton Manor Grammar School in Hanwell, in 1959. [35] Wakeman played the piano on "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens for his 1971 album, Teaser and the Firecat. (Wakeman jokes that he has married almost as. [16] In 1975, Wakeman composed the soundtrack for Lisztomania, a biography film about composer Franz Liszt written and directed by Ken Russell. 1986). [90] In June 2006, Wakeman toured the US with a solo piano tour. He found fame as keyboard player of the group Yes, and later as . [75] The album was promoted with three sold-out shows at Wembley Arena with Wakeman performing with an orchestra, choir, and his rock band to a total of 27,000 people. 67 in the US. His favourite piece was Giuseppe Verdi's Anvil Chorus and his book choice was Principles of Orchestration by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. [64] A&M wanted to use better known musicians, but Wakeman wanted the album to be known for its music rather than the performers. How Rick Wakeman created the Six Wives Of Henry VIII and how he took it back to Hampton Court in 2009 (Image credit: Lee Wilkinson) "It started in the same way as when I wanted to do a concert for Journey To The Centre Of The Earth in as much as it started very sensibly and then swiftly got out of hand. In late 2020, Wakeman launched Rick's Plaice, a subscription-based video series based on the format of his former Planet Rock show. In mid-1995, Wakeman became involved with Phillip Gandey's family circus entertainment project Cirque Surreal, writing and recording "timeless" pieces to enhance the show's various characters. He addressed the false accusations on his website, clarifying that the visit was not staged for political reasons. [107] In March 1985, Wakeman finished work on his part of the soundtrack to the comedy film Playing for Keeps, which was followed by a tour of the UK, North America, and Australia to promote Silent Nights. In his foreword for Wakeman's 1979 biography, Elton John named The Six Wives of Henry VIII as one of his favourite albums. : Along with lots of good experiences I have some Horrible regrouped in,. June 2006, Wakeman was offered to perform there to support a charitable foundation supports... 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