RICK WAKEMAN

Rick Wakeman is one of the all-time great keyboardists, best known for his work with prog rock band Yes. He has also enjoyed a very successful and experimental solo career. His association with President Records began in 1985.
Rick Wakeman is one of the all-time great keyboardists, best known for his work with prog rock band Yes. He has also enjoyed a very successful and experimental solo career. His association with President Records began in 1985.
1992
Country Airs
President Records RW 10
Recorded at Bajonor Studios on The Isle of Man during September and October of 1992. Engineered by Stuart Sawney. Produced by Rick Wakeman. All compositions and arrangements by Rick Wakeman.
>>> READ MORE1990
Night Airs
President Records RW 9
Recorded 1990. Engineered by Richard Scott. Composed and produced by Rick Wakeman.
>>> READ MORE1989
Sea Airs
President Records RW 8
All tracks recorded between 1985 and 1989. “The Pirate” and “The Sailor’s Lament” were recorded at Strawberry Studios and engineered by Richard Scott. All other titles recorded at Herne Place Studios and engineered by John Acock. Compiled at Studio House and Bajonor Studios. All tracks written and produced by Rick Wakeman.
>>> READ MORE1986
Crimes Of Passion
President Records RW3
Music from the original motion picture soundtrack of “Crimes of Passion”. Music by Rick Wakeman. Produced by Barry Sandler. Directed by Ken Russell. Recorded at Herne Place Studios Ltd., Sunningdale, 1986. Engineered by John Acock. Produced by Rick Wakeman. Music composed and arranged by Rick Wakeman. Lyrics for “It’s A Lovely Life” by Norman Gimbel.
Rick Wakeman – keyboards
Tony Fernandez – drums
Chas Cronk – bass guitar
Rick Fenn – guitar
Bimbo Acock – saxophones
Maggie Bell – vocals on “It’s A Lovely Life”
1985
Live At Hammersmith
President Records RW 2
Recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon on 9th May, 1985, on the Rak mobile in co-operation with Capital Radio. Mixed by John Acock at Herne Place Studios, Sunningdale, Ascot. Mastered by Denis Blackham at Tape one studios. All titles composed and arranged by Rick Wakeman.
Rick Wakeman – pianos, keyboards and synthesizers
Tony Fernandaz – drums
Chas Cronk – bass guitar, backing vocals
Gordon Neville – lead vocals and percussion
1985
SILENT NIGHTS
President Records RW 1
Recorded at Herne Place Studios, Sunningdale between October and December 1984. The piano on “Elgin Mansions” recorded at Strawberry Studios in Dorking. Engineered by John Acock. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios. All titles composed and arranged by Rick Wakeman. Backing vocals arranged by Gordon Neville.
Rick Wakeman – keyboards and lead vocals on “The Dancer”
Gordon Neville – lead and backing vocals
Tony Burrows – backing vocals
Val McKenna – backing vocals
Alan Carvell – backing vocals
Sue Glover – backing vocals
Sonny Leslie – backing vocals
John Kirby – backing vocals
Tony Fernandez – drums and percussion
Chas Cronk – bass
Rick Fenn – guitar
Bimbo Acock – saxophone on “The Opera” and “The Dancer”