Rick Wakeman’s Son, Oliver Wakeman, Dons Father’s Cape, Rocks With Yes

The Las Vegas Sun reports that Rick Wakeman‘s son, Oliver Wakeman, is donning his father’s cape – or at least walking in his footsteps – and rocking with progressive rock band Yes. “(Yes) asked Dad if he had anybody he recommended, and he recommended me, which is very nice,” says Oliver Wakeman, 37, who was… Read More Rick Wakeman’s Son, Oliver Wakeman, Dons Father’s Cape, Rocks With Yes

Rick Wakeman Goes Freakin’ Ballistic On Two Keyboards!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbdVvH_0rCs Why did you get into synthesizers and electronic music?  In most cases, it’s because of a great track, or a incredible performance like this: Rick Wakeman going freakin’ ballistic on two keyboards.  I’m not a big Yes fan, myself, but I do love to see Wakeman do his thing.  Let me know what you… Read More Rick Wakeman Goes Freakin’ Ballistic On Two Keyboards!

Moog Movie Soundtrack Features Two CDs of Music

Hollywood Records has released Moog, the companion double album to the Plexifilm documentary about electronic music pioneer Bob Moog. Moog, inventor of the modern synthesizer, has been building electronic musical instruments for nearly half a century. Along the way, he’s made prodigious contributions to modern culture and music, including today’s electronic dance music scene. The… Read More Moog Movie Soundtrack Features Two CDs of Music