Though in fairness, Journey and King Arthur were pretty successful albums. It's too bad because to me Six Wives laid a pretty great blueprint, but imo he didn't follow that up. I don't mind that he uses historical or mythological themes, I just don't find what he did with them appealing (except Six Wives, where I think he wrote his best solo compositions and got the balance right). Journey, King Arthur and Rhapsodies are just cornball to my ears. I really tried with Criminal Record and No Earthly Connection, but they just didn't hold my interest. Other than an odd track or moment here or there, I really don't like any of Rick's other solo output. I like Six Wives and the White Rock soundtrack. Well outside his Strawbs and some Yes albums, and Six Wives? Not much really. He formed Jeronimo Road along with Fraser T-Smith and Damian Wilson which disbanded after 3 live shows, resulting in a live album released in 2005.Īlong with Wilson, Pete Rinaldi, Lee Pomeroy and Richard Brook, Adam formed the progressive rock band in 2010.Īs a highly sought after keyboard player & musical director, his career has seen him tour, write and record with some of the biggest selling artists in the recording industry.What is the appeal of Rick Wakeman's music?
Much of the early touring history was with his father Rick and encompassed the UK, Europe, Russia, South America, the US, and Canada varying from the two of them sitting at grand pianos to full scale rock performances with orchestra & choir.Īt 24 years of age, Adam won the “Best New Talent” award in America's ‘Keyboard' magazine, which saw the beginning of his involvement on the London session scene. By 17, he had obtained grade 8 from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and had recorded the first, of what was to become 8 albums with father Rick Wakeman. Born March 11th 1974 into a musical family, Adam began playing classical piano at the age of 8.
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