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Rick Wakeman 릭 웨이크먼

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Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboardist and composer best known for his multiple tenures in the progressive rock band Yes and for his prolific solo career, which has spanned six decades. His most successful and acclaimed albums are his first three progressive rock concept albums–The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973), the UK number-one Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1974), and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1975). AllMusic describes Wakeman as a "classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who plied his trade with Yes and developed his own brand of live spectacular in a solo act." Born and raised in West London, Wakeman intended to become a concert pianist but quit the Royal College of Music in 1969 and became a sought after session musician. Amongst the estimated 2,000 sessions he did, he played on "Space Oddity" and "Life on Mars?" for David Bowie, "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens, and on tracks for Elton John, Marc Bolan, and Lou Reed.

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Rick Wakeman (릭 웨이크먼) — verified Korean artist. Agency: A&M Records.

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• Genre: progressive rock, classical music, hard rock
• Birth Date: 18 May 1949
• Nationality: English
• Profession: keyboardist and composer
• Known For: progressive rock band Yes
• Birth Place: West London
• Occupation: 음악가
• Notable Band: 예스

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