Almost Live In Europe

Performer: Rick Wakeman
Distributor: MSI Music Distribution

Notes: These live recordings of the new English Rock Ensemble (featuring original singer Ashley Holt) from 1989-1991 were originally plagued with tape dropouts, so Wakeman overdubbed them for this release. It features some less familiar material -- selections from No Earthly Connection and Time Machine, plus a previously unreleased song -- along with the expected excerpts from The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur. Holt is his usual stentorian self, and the Six Wives and King Arthur material has sounded better elsewhere. ~ Stephen Raiteri

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman (who also played with the Strawbs and several other acts as a session player in the 1960s) began releasing solo albums while still a member of Yes, and let no grass grow under his feet after leaving that band for good in 1979. The ever-inventive composer and player has released over 100 albums since the '70s (nine in 1991 alone) and played on many more. With elaborate stage-shows (including a King Arthur on Ice in 1975 at Wembley Pool) and a musical style that balances prog rock with new age and just about every other keyboard-based pop style in between, he's carved a unique niche for himself. Between releasing albums, he also scores films, has hosted a weekly radio program, and is a familiar face on British chat shows.

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