As a songwriter, I was influenced by David Bowie - a great writer. A class above everybody in so many ways. Lennon and McCartney, of course. Class stuff. David Cousins was my favorite lyricist.
But I listen to live recordings of things that I did back in the '70s and then how I've done things since. And there's no doubt about it: if I compar… - Rick Wakeman
But I listen to live recordings of things that I did back in the '70s and then how I've done things since. And there's no doubt about it: if I compar…
- Rick Wakeman
The secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place. - Rick Wakeman
The secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place.
Country and western is the music of the devil. Thats the real truth of the matter. My late Mother, bless her, loved country and western. God, I could… - Rick Wakeman
Country and western is the music of the devil. Thats the real truth of the matter. My late Mother, bless her, loved country and western. God, I could…
Tales From Topographic Oceans is like a woman's padded bra. - Rick Wakeman
Tales From Topographic Oceans is like a woman's padded bra.
My life revolves around music and always will. I need to be a part of music and not an observer. - Rick Wakeman
My life revolves around music and always will. I need to be a part of music and not an observer.
When the first list was being drawn up in the rock and roll book of Genesis, it would have been: In the beginning, God created Pink Floyd. - Rick Wakeman
When the first list was being drawn up in the rock and roll book of Genesis, it would have been: In the beginning, God created Pink Floyd.
My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs at others. I have tremendous respect for… - Rick Wakeman
My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs at others. I have tremendous respect for…
Coming back to Yes is like never having left. Even when I have not been in the band, I have always felt part of it. - Rick Wakeman
Coming back to Yes is like never having left. Even when I have not been in the band, I have always felt part of it.
When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral! - Rick Wakeman
When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral!
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