Donna M: I couldn't have said it better myself. A genius who remains in touch with all of humanity and the real world. With a fantastic sense of humor.
OMG! I did not know Rick had such a great sense of humor. I loved it. I could listen to him all day. God Bless you Rick Wakeman. You're an earthly gem.
An incredible keyboardist, a wonderful human being. A faithful Christian with a humble heart. No Rick didn't pay me to say this....but he did say the check is in the mail.....
Love Wakeman! This bit was hilarious. I had the privilege and pleasure of having a drink or two with him in the early 80s. What a treat this video has been. Thank you!
This, this is wonderful. Rick's cranium is filled to the brim with unrivalled talent, yet there's still room for brilliant wit and good humor. Like YES members in all their incarnations, he's a treasure.
+Dave McKenzie You have great taste Dave! My 2 most favorite keyboard artists on the planet both equally blessed with great talent. We were all equally blessed growing up as teens during the time when they were just starting out and in their prime. The 1960's and 1970's were nothing less than musically magical eras the magnitude of which hasn't been matched nor exceeded since.
Excellent musician with a lot of sense of humor. He deserves a better keyboard next time, doesn't he? Greetings to the "Wizard of the Keyboards". Respect!
This has to be the most brilliant and funny rock composer/musician ever!!! That was 10 years ago already. I may never have the chance to see/hear him live now. That saddens me. So Thank You so much for keeping this segment on TH-cam!!!
Haha, I love Rick ;) Not only is he a talented musician he has a great sharp & wicked wit - I'd love to go out with him for a night ;) I've said this all along, he really should still be on Planet Rock, he was a riot & never failed to do a great show-the naughtier the better;)
I have met Rick wakeman long ago here in Brazil and I had a very nice talk with him. He is a gentleman besides a musician genius. Greeting from Salvador Bahia Brazil
A student in Iasi, Romania, I first heard of Rick Wakeman in 1976. Ever since, his music has been part of my life. God bless him! He brought happiness to so many people.
Apparently I never knew Rick Wakeman! When I saw him back in the early 70s I saw him as the cape wearing wizard intellectual that was quiet spoke. I love this guy, he's hilarious!!
Looks like a badass, sounds like a badass, plays like a badass. Something tells me he's a badass. Wish I knew about this guy earlier. Didn't know about Yes until Rock Band 3's release, let alone Rick in the band.
I hope there is a DVD produced of this concert as we won't be able to see it unless Rick is bringing his tour to Australia. Rick Wakeman is one of the worlds greatest musical genius', hope he never retires from music .... or telling jokes.
Rick you are not only brilliant and talented, but enormously patient and hilarious. Just saw you on the ARW tour ... thank you and Jon and all the band. It was wondrous.
I saw Yes in the 1970's many times , All of them the best musicians I ever saw , Rick is just amazing , one of a kind. I've been playing 50 years , don't remember shit from my 20's , Rick remembers everything.
Re: the gig at Bristol in 1981. The opening act were unable to to perform so Rick played an extended set. He apologized for keeping us waiting and he and the band then played for about 3 and a half hours. great gig. Don't remember the Birdie song though.
Thanks for Rick Wakeman. Despite his jokes he seems to be one of the classiest guys in the biz. How tribute to Keith Emerson was wonderful. What's he's doing in a Q and A at Planet Hollywood is beyond me. He is worthy of much more. Peace.
What a great guy, i was lucky enough to hear him play last night, this man is amazing. I'm not a piano man, however i will be purchasing his albums. Also a very funny man.
loved it. A Walmart version of a MOOG. What an insult to Rick at least rent a decent set of keys. Rick looks great and never realized how funny a bloke he is. Talented..
I've seen Rick 3 times over the years: the Topogaphic Oceans tour with Yes in '73, Journey To The Center Of The Earth with the London Symphony in '74 and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in '75; but I think my favorite of his back then was The Six Wives Of Henry The VIII.
I saw Wakeman and Anderson a while ago and Wakeman did a stand up comedy section and he was bloody hilarious. He could easily have been a comedian, but I'm glad he chose the path he did as we get the best of both worlds.
One of the 6 lives of Rick Wakeman, Glory boy, pensioner, one of the funiest of CRAZY horses, in contemptuous...I mean contemporary music today!!! Somebody now give him a fiver for the Cat Stevens ditty!
been following Rick since the Strawbs days, awesomely talented and graced with a great sense of humor.I would love to see you live again, part of my bucket list.
He is a fantastic musician .......as a teenager I saw him play in the round at Wembley with a full ice skating show around him to Arthur......it was magical
Just saw him solo at Solihull Arts Centre. Just him and a Yamaha Grand (and the audience) - really great ! He did Morning Has Broken (and some great anecdotes about this one, which still rankles), selections from King Arthur, Six Wives and (amongst many other pieces) Eleanor Rigby in the style of Prokofiev with a hilarious monologue between each one. He also did Life on Mars, or course and, between the notes, you could have heard a pin drop. Brilliant...
hahaha I love you Rick. Too bad, I don't live in England and it's the first time I see this video. I missed it. Thank you for all your music, it will stay forever in my heart and in my memories. I never saw you play live, but my brother did and he was able to hang out with you for a while backstage and that's as if I had lived it too. Thanks again Rick.✊
My favorite. I saw him with Yes only once . His son with Yes once . P Moraz with Yes once. The only keyboard player that made them really sound lije Yes. Thanks Rick for the great music. Rock on
I've never laughed so much reading a book as I did reading Rick's Grumpy Old Rock Star autobiography only available in the States as an import. You have to sort through the English slang since he intended it for his British fans we don't know what he's talking about sometimes but worth the read all the same.
"only got seven people?" That will change now that Yes is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and stations are returning their attention to these wonderful musicians
How one could not love Rick Wakeman... "I remember Bristol 1982, I don't remember the "birdie song", but if Martin says I played it, I must have played it..." I could laugh my Asset off so many times during this program...
Poor Rick...only 5 octaves on the keyboard, no sustain petal & he left his cape at home! 😆 Yet, he did rise to the occasion!
Like the heart of the sun.
does anybody at planet rock has a spare cape?
There's nothing better than a musical genius with a wicked sense of humor!
Is there any recordings of his Saturday shows years ago , when he used to tell jokes requested by listeners .
He had great Saturday show on planet rock.
The amount of times I had to pull over in the car, because I could not see from pissing my self so much!
Donna M: I couldn't have said it better myself. A genius who remains in touch with all of humanity and the real world. With a fantastic sense of humor.
One of a kind. Grumpy old genius. 💜💜👏👏😁😁
They couldn't even afford 8 octaves - LOL!
OMG! I did not know Rick had such a great sense of humor. I loved it. I could listen to him all day. God Bless you Rick Wakeman. You're an earthly gem.
+John Nelson I like his Victorian accent.
John, have you read his books? "Grumpy Old Rock Star: and Other Wondrous Stories" There's a series, two or three of them. Very entertaining!
No. I didn't even know he authored books. I'll have to go check them out. Thanks for telling me.
That's been always his second talent, his first,the best PROG ROCK MUSICIAN OF ALL TIMES!!!
He was on a tv show in the UK called 'Grumpy Old Men' too :)
Genius is making it all look and sound effortless. His mind just as sharp as his fingers and his wit laced with wisdom
I always figured Rick had a big ego because he’s so talented, but this guy is hilarious and so cool.
Go Rick!!!
An incredible keyboardist, a wonderful human being. A faithful Christian with a humble heart. No Rick didn't pay me to say this....but he did say the check is in the mail.....
A great human being,he's hard to not like.
The check or cheque?
I love his brittish sense of humor! He's not being a snob, its sarcasm. A great video, loved it!
It’s being quick witted ...
Rick Wakeman is a brilliant musician and has an awesome sense of humor.
When he joined YES, they soared !
"Heart of the Sunrise under my kilt!"
Rick has a great sense of humor!
He surely does. He was killing me!!! :)
Gato Fuji Me too! LOL!!!
Me too, didnt know that lol
+Steven Conrad
Don't you mean "humour?"
+Rezqewr not if he is american you douche
I never knew Wakeman was so hilarious. He's my all time favorite keyboardist but I didn't know the scope of his sense of humor until I saw this video.
O my god not only is he the best musician of all time he is also one of the funniest. This video had me in stitches.
Great to see Rick sober, loving the Lord and at such peace with life. Fantastic!
Love him! Love the honesty about his drinking. I play the piano and I can't believe how fast he gets the request then plays the music. Genius.
Rick you're a legend. Thanks for your music man.
Love Wakeman! This bit was hilarious. I had the privilege and pleasure of having a drink or two with him in the early 80s. What a treat this video has been. Thank you!
The funniest man in progressive rock! I still watch his speech from the RnR Induction ceremony!
This, this is wonderful. Rick's cranium is filled to the brim with unrivalled talent, yet there's still room for brilliant wit and good humor. Like YES members in all their incarnations, he's a treasure.
S. J. Rich Agree...well said
Wow, a great Pianist, and he has a real personality too! Clever & witty . Thank you for this interview.
He’s got such an amazing quick wit! It’s good to see such a serious musician have so much fun in life.
I'm a Keith Emerson fan, but I'm not stupid...This is as good as it gets.
+Dave McKenzie You have great taste Dave! My 2 most favorite keyboard artists on the planet both equally blessed with great talent. We were all equally blessed growing up as teens during the time when they were just starting out and in their prime. The 1960's and 1970's were nothing less than musically magical eras the magnitude of which hasn't been matched nor exceeded since.
+Dave McKenzie The 3 Olympians of prog keyboardists: Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, and Tony Banks.
Karl Helm Well said Karl. I couldn't agree more!
I'm also an Emerson fan but,I've really come to appreciate Wakeman over the years.Cool guy.
Rick makes playing keys look super easy, barely an inconvenience.
haha He looks a lot like the twins hahaha
Excellent musician with a lot of sense of humor. He deserves a better keyboard next time, doesn't he? Greetings to the "Wizard of the Keyboards". Respect!
+rm19 Yeah, one with at least 8 octaves and a pedal.
This has to be the most brilliant and funny rock composer/musician ever!!!
That was 10 years ago already.
I may never have the chance to see/hear him live now. That saddens me.
So Thank You so much for keeping this segment on TH-cam!!!
I love Rick Wakeman!
+mootbooxle So do I.
Been checking your new Behringer stuff .
Love those new videos.
Haha, I love Rick ;) Not only is he a talented musician he has a great sharp & wicked wit - I'd love to go out with him for a night ;) I've said this all along, he really should still be on Planet Rock, he was a riot & never failed to do a great show-the naughtier the better;)
What a brilliant musician with a great sense of humour !
My parents bought me 6 wives album for Xmas and I was so exited about getting it and spent many happy hours listening to it. Thanks Rick, you are ace.
His speech at the rock hall of fame is hysterical
I have met Rick wakeman long ago here in Brazil and I had a very nice talk with him. He is a gentleman besides a musician genius. Greeting from Salvador Bahia Brazil
The bigger the genius, the more modest... This guy is so lovable!
No 2nd mic, sustain pedal, or higher/ lower octaves " due to price cut.."
The whole video is a laugh riot !
I had no idea he did "morning has broken" for Cat. wow wow wow, what a talent this man is!
Also Space Oddity, David Bowie.
And life on Mars for Bowie as well. His piano playing is all over that song.
A student in Iasi, Romania, I first heard of Rick Wakeman in 1976. Ever since, his music has been part of my life. God bless him! He brought happiness to so many people.
"It's often up to the gentleman to create the rhythmic flow, and 13/8's not good" had me falling out of my chair laughing
Heart of the Sunrise under his kilt???........a tiny glockenspiel perhaps.....WHAHAHAAA
Rick has such a great sense of humor.
3 Blind Mice In 5 Keys was actually 🔥🔥🔥
Apparently I never knew Rick Wakeman! When I saw him back in the early 70s I saw him as the cape wearing wizard intellectual that was quiet spoke. I love this guy, he's hilarious!!
great sense of humour for one of the 3 best keyboard player of all times!!! thanks RICK WAKEMAN
Looks like a badass, sounds like a badass, plays like a badass. Something tells me he's a badass.
Wish I knew about this guy earlier. Didn't know about Yes until Rock Band 3's release, let alone Rick in the band.
What??? You have GOT to check out their entire catalog! The single most amazing band EVER!
I hope there is a DVD produced of this concert as we won't be able to see it unless Rick is bringing his tour to Australia. Rick Wakeman is one of the worlds greatest musical genius', hope he never retires from music .... or telling jokes.
My favorite keyboardist of all time.. can't get much better..
Rick you are not only brilliant and talented, but enormously patient and hilarious. Just saw you on the ARW tour ... thank you and Jon and all the band. It was wondrous.
He's hilarious!
opening Awaken
piano bridge Heart of the Sunrise
synth solo that bridges I get Up, I Get Down, to Seasons of Man
I saw Yes in the 1970's many times , All of them the best musicians I ever saw , Rick is just amazing , one of a kind. I've been playing 50 years , don't remember shit from my 20's , Rick remembers everything.
Wakeman - a legend, phenomenally talented and wickedly clever!
Love how he rocks the ‘cheapo Novation’ 💚🎧🤦♀️ “they couldnt even afford eight octaves”
I spat my coffee at the 8 octave comment ;-) Hilarious!
Re: the gig at Bristol in 1981. The opening act were unable to to perform so Rick played an extended set. He apologized for keeping us waiting and he and the band then played for about 3 and a half hours. great gig. Don't remember the Birdie song though.
Truly one of the UK's Living Treasures. And long may he remain so.
Absolutely wonderful Mr Wakeman! You appear as comfortable sitting for this silliness as I did watching. I've been a fan for 55+ years.
Thanks for Rick Wakeman. Despite his jokes he seems to be one of the classiest guys in the biz. How tribute to Keith Emerson was wonderful. What's he's doing in a Q and A at Planet Hollywood is beyond me. He is worthy of much more. Peace.
Rick - Just a total hero !!! - Love your Bowie Tributes !! Have been a fan since the early 70's!!
Rick, if the keyboard thing doesn't work out, maybe standup could be in your future.
What a great guy, i was lucky enough to hear him play last night, this man is amazing. I'm not a piano man, however i will be purchasing his albums. Also a very funny man.
loved it. A Walmart version of a MOOG. What an insult to Rick at least rent a decent set of keys. Rick looks great and never realized how funny a bloke he is. Talented..
Not sure novation is considered 'walmart'!?
I've seen Rick 3 times over the years: the Topogaphic Oceans tour with Yes in '73, Journey To The Center Of The Earth with the London Symphony in '74 and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in '75; but I think my favorite of his back then was The Six Wives Of Henry The VIII.
Yes (and Rick) belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Indeed
+Mike Keller The million dollar question is Why isn't he?
Of course he does!! As does Keith Emerson, but the rock hall is focused on mediocre pop rockers.
Who cares about the RRHOF? Yes doesn't need their validation.
Adrian Rush Precisely. I liked how Alex Lifeson went "Bla Bla Bla" when Rush was finally inducted. The Rock Hall is a joke.
I saw Wakeman and Anderson a while ago and Wakeman did a stand up comedy section and he was bloody hilarious. He could easily have been a comedian, but I'm glad he chose the path he did as we get the best of both worlds.
One of the 6 lives of Rick Wakeman, Glory boy, pensioner, one of the funiest of CRAZY horses, in contemptuous...I mean contemporary music today!!! Somebody now give him a fiver for the Cat Stevens ditty!
been following Rick since the Strawbs days, awesomely talented and graced with a great sense of humor.I would love to see you live again, part of my bucket list.
david sharp... what if he marries beverlie flat... hahaha!
They don't make um like that anymore. Brilliant!
What an amazing man! Hope he lives forever and a day...
🙏 Amen
He has magic fingers, magic hands and loves the music he plays !
Rick Wakeman is a wonderful, warm human being. A Christian who believes in the love of God for all people -> which is the truth!
There was great rock bands, there was great musicians, then there was the genius who is Rick Walkman, thank you Rick. 👍🙂
God bless u Rick! Such a funny guy and a great musician!
Rick Wakeman you are my favorite keyboard player!
He is a fantastic musician .......as a teenager I saw him play in the round at Wembley with a full ice skating show around him to Arthur......it was magical
He could've been a standup comedian but he had 'happy fingers'! Also he preferred sitting.
I met him a couple of years ago when he played Ipswich, what a funny bloke :)
he is a great musician but his humour is great, too. it is great to see him this way
Just saw him solo at Solihull Arts Centre. Just him and a Yamaha Grand (and the audience) - really great ! He did Morning Has Broken (and some great anecdotes about this one, which still rankles), selections from King Arthur, Six Wives and (amongst many other pieces) Eleanor Rigby in the style of Prokofiev with a hilarious monologue between each one. He also did Life on Mars, or course and, between the notes, you could have heard a pin drop. Brilliant...
Funny man..I so enjoyed his show when he had a slot on Planet Rock
Can’t believe they read my email about the birdy song. It was hilarious. Seen Rick so many times, always amazing and very funny.
hahaha I love you Rick. Too bad, I don't live in England and it's the first time I see this video. I missed it. Thank you for all your music, it will stay forever in my heart and in my memories. I never saw you play live, but my brother did and he was able to hang out with you for a while backstage and that's as if I had lived it too. Thanks again Rick.✊
This is cracking me up! Rick - comedy and keyboard genius!
I have been a Yes fan all my life. I never imagine Grumpyoldrick being this funny.
The thing about getting old is absolutely forgetting everything and watching Rick Wakeman having fun like it was the first time.
My favorite. I saw him with Yes only once . His son with Yes once . P Moraz with Yes once. The only keyboard player that made them really sound lije Yes. Thanks Rick for the great music. Rock on
What a great bloke met him in Harrogate a few years ago and was even funnier off stage god bless you top man
I Love Rick, he comes across as a great guy. Not to mention his playing with YES. Superb
I was fortunate enough to see Rick Wakeman a couple times with YES but never
knew he was such a Funny man. Nice Job Mr. Wakeman, I Lover Your Music!!!
I've never laughed so much reading a book as I did reading Rick's Grumpy Old Rock Star autobiography only available in the States as an import. You have to sort through the English slang since he intended it for his British fans we don't know what he's talking about sometimes but worth the read all the same.
"only got seven people?" That will change now that Yes is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and stations are returning their attention to these wonderful musicians
What an amazing musician, keyboard player and person... wow!
I saw RW in 1969 in Cleveland. He played a medley of TV commercials....it was brilliant.
Such a brilliant player and witty man.
+TheEleatic He's my brother!
Put lots of humor in Yes...Howe seemed restrained so what an addition!
He is great ,should have his own show wait he did .
Rick Wakeman is a monument and legend for his wit and character. And piano maestro.
How one could not love Rick Wakeman... "I remember Bristol 1982, I don't remember the "birdie song", but if Martin says I played it, I must have played it..." I could laugh my Asset off so many times during this program...
God bless him, he's a top man!
Very satisfying clip. Rick is a living legend, and quite a funny guy as well.
Always loved his music, nice to see he's got a good sense of humor.
Rick's always had a great sense of humor :)
He does stand-up comedy in the UK when he's not tickling the ivories.
Just loved Rick's stories...
Beyond his musical talent, he's so funny!