Live At The BBC [Remaster]

Performer: Rick Wakeman
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: Composer: Rick Wakeman. Personnel: Rick Wakeman (keyboards); Rick Wakeman; Ashley Holt, Ashley Holt (vocals); John Dunsterville, John Dunsterville (guitar); Martin Shields, Martin Shields (trumpet); Reg Brooks (trombone); Roger Newell (bass instrument); Tony Fernandez (drums). Recording information: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England (04/27/1976/06/17/1976); Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, Suffolk, England (04/27/1976/06/17/1976). Photographer: Chris Walter. Arranger: Rick Wakeman. Hux Records released this two-disc set in 2007, making available for the first time ever two 1976 Rick Wakeman live performances originally broadcast on BBC radio and television, respectively. The first disc features a radio concert broadcast from the Hammersmith Odeon. The second disc contains the entire performance from an only partially aired OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST appearance. The set comes with an informative 16-page booklet.

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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