Written by phil white
on July 4, 2017
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There are 'guitar legends' and 'drumming legends' along with 'bass legends' etc…. Trying to say who was the 'best' is a matter of personal taste. The same goes for 'keyboard / piano / organ legends'.
One of the greats, Rick Wakeman, who is best know for his time with YES.
Born and raised in West London, Wakeman intended on being a concert pianist but quit his studies at the Royal College of Music in 1969 to become a full time session musician. His early sessions included playing on "Space Oddity", among others, for David Bowie and songs by Junior's Eyes, T. Rex, Elton John, and Cat Stevens. Wakeman became a member of Strawbs in 1970 before joining Yes a year later, becoming part of the band's "classic" line-up and playing on some of their most successful and influential albums across two stints until 1980. Wakeman began a solo career during this time, in 1973; his most successful albums are his first three: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. He formed his rock band, The English Rock Ensemble, in 1974 which he continues to perform with.
Wakeman pursued solo projects throughout the 1980s that varied in levels of success; his most successful album was 1984, released in 1981, which was followed by his minor pop hit single, "Glory Boys", from Silent Nights, in 1985. He hosted the television show Gastank, and produced the first of many New-age and ambient albums. In 1988, he co-formed Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe which led to his third Yes stint until 1992. He returned twice more between 1995 and 2004, during which he completed several more solo projects and tours, including venturing into Christian music. Wakeman continues to perform concerts worldwide in various capacities.
Wakeman's discography includes over 90 solo albums that range from several musical styles. He has made many television and radio appearances and has written three books; an autobiography and two memoirs.
Oh yeah and he plays on all of Black Sabbath's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath---Say no more..No wonder Marc,Bowie,Sabbath,Cat Stevens .and all wanted him on their sessions..Happy Birthday Rick.This content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted..Stairway has been lampoon over the years, pooh poohed, even ridicule as being pompous, from peoples other artists own jealousy is very sad...It is without question the greatest mainstream Rock song of all time and as such should be applauded admire for being just that. Every artist wants to make that milestone a pinnacle of one's career and Zeppelin did that with Stairway it really is Magical. The performance by all four is sublime---As the doubters voices die away--The song itself sails into the Heavens. Even ol'e Percy might get rekindle the flame he once had for it...As it borders the thin line between reality and imagination--
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted."I Talk to the Wind(featuring Greg Lake) is the second track from the King Crimson's debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King.
Starting immediately after the cacophony that ends "21st Century Schizoid Man", the mood of this song is a stark contrast; it is serene, simple and peaceful. . Featuring Greg Lake's wonderful vocals in which he harmonies with himself ,his voice is a standout of the Album.One of the earliest examples of progressive rock, this song features a flute solo by Ian McDonald, who also played the two clarinets in the background and the piano.Beautiful song.This content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted."King Crimson--Featuring Greg Lake vocals"--In the Wake of Poseidon (including "Libra's Theme".Echoing both the sombre aspect of Epitaph and the hymnal qualities of Court, In The Wake of Poseidon is nevertheless an outstanding track in its own right. Its magnificent mellotron-driven chorus, inspired acoustic guitar interventions, astonishing drumming throughout, and the fragile beauty of Libra’s Theme contained within--The wonderful Vocals of Greg Lake echoing Peter Sinfield’s fine Lyrics as always..
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.The Greatest Live Album ever Made-The Remaster 2CD with the whole of Tommy is even better--What a Live Album --Full Stop.It don't come any better than this........Musical Nirvana .Bob Pridden was some sound Engineer. Pridden is commonly credited for having created on-stage "wedge" monitors in the late '60s; previously, onstage performers had no way to hear themselves singing, so during the 1968 American tour he began placing a speaker cabinet on its side in front of the band. However, the band preferred stage side monitors for a long period, so he helped to develop these with the WEM company, even loaning the bands stage PA to other acts at both the 1969 and 1970 Isle Of Wight Festival. Pridden then requested a slanted speaker cabinet that sat on the floor and tilted upwards toward the performer. Since that time, onstage "wedge" monitors have become standard equipment at virtually every live performance of any scale worldwide..So a big thank you to BOB-And of course The Oo...What a Live Band.There are many that say that it was the best live rock recording of all time. We are talking about "Live at Leeds" the first live album by The Who. It was the only live album that was released while the group were still actively recording and performing with their best known line-up of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. It was released in the US on May 16, 1970 and in the UK on May 23, 1970.
The LP was recorded at two shows, the first at the University of Leeds and the second in Hull. The Hull show was put together for the express purpose of recording and releasing a live album. The shows were performed on Feb. 14, 1970 at Leeds and on Feb. 15, 1970 at Hull. There were technical problems with the recordings from the Hull gig — the bass guitar had not been recorded on some of the songs which made it all the more necessary for the show from the 14th to be released as the album.
The original cover opened out, gatefold-style, and had a pocket on either side of the interior, with the record in a paper sleeve on one side and 12 facsimiles of various memorabilia on the other, including a photo of the band from the My Generation photoshoot in March 1965, handwritten lyrics to the "Listening to You" chorus from Tommy, the typewritten lyrics to "My Generation", with hand written notes, a receipt for smoke bombs, a rejection letter from EMI, and the early black "Maximum R&B" poster showing Pete Townshend wind-milling his Rickenbacker and a copy of the contract for the Who to play at the Woodstock Festival.
How many of you have the original LP with all the items still inside it?
Happy 51st Birthday to one of the greatest Rock and Roll records ever, "The Who Live At Leeds"!!!The Tea Party - The Ocean At The End--Cool Band nice song and video --Lovely guitar---Ya Cannae beat a Gibson Les Paul..Progtastic..
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Tubular Bells I - Live--Progtastic..
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.it said on the video 1967--But it is actually Promo Film Belgian TV 1968)Great Rick Wright song Not sure why Gilmour is standing on top of the bridge--LOL..I always thought Rick's voice sounded uncannily like Syd's..
Toby Lee - The Search For Happiness
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted."Rosalie Cunningham-Number 149"----Another tip 2021 this is fab and the video I have always like her when she was in Purson.check it out...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people or changed who can see it, or it's been deleted."BTR"--Tip for 2021--Fine band fine voice--The ALBUM is recommended--Check it out.."Dirty Honey is the name..Yes Sir.