Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949 in Perivale, London) is an English keyboard player, composer, and songwriter known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group Yes. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards and in the use of a rock band in combination with orchestra and choir. He purchased his first electronic keyboard at the age of 12. In 1971 he acquired an early Minimoog synthe...
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Date of birth:
- May 18, 1949 (age 60 years)
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Musical Genres:
- Progressive rock ,
- Pop music ,
- Rock music ,
- Electronica ,
- Jazz fusion ,
- European Classical music ,
- Christian music ,
- Electronic dance music
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