Rick Wakeman Net Worth

Rick Wakeman Net Worth is
$10 Million

Rick Wakeman Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Richard Christopher "Rick" Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboard player and composer best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes. He is also known for his solo albums, contributing to the BBC comedy series Grumpy Old Men and for Rick's Place, his former radio show on Planet Rock that aired until December 2010.Wakeman was born in West London. He purchased his first electronic keyboard at 12 years of age. In 1968, he studied the piano, clarinet, orchestration and modern music at the Royal College of Music before leaving after a year in favour of session music work. He went on to feature on songs by artists including Black Sabbath, David Bowie, T. Rex, Elton John and Cat Stevens. Wakeman joined the folk group Strawbs in 1969 and played on three of their albums. He first joined Yes in 1971 to replace Tony Kaye, and left the group in 1974 to work on his solo career. He returned in 1976 before leaving with lead vocalist Jon Anderson in 1980. Wakeman was part of the side project Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, a group of ex-Yes members formed in 1989, and the eight-member Yes line-up that followed until his third departure in 1992. He returned for two years in 1995 and once more in 2002, where he was part of the band's 35th anniversary tour until its end in 2004.Wakeman began his solo career during his first run with Yes. His perhaps most known records being his first three, The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973), Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1974) and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (1975). He has produced over 100 solo albums that have sold more than 50 million copies. In November 2010, Wakeman was awarded the Spirit of Prog award at the annual Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.He is the father of keyboardists Adam Wakeman and Oliver Wakeman.

Net Worth$10 Million
Date Of BirthMay 18, 1949
Place Of BirthPerivale, Middlesex, England, UK
ProfessionSoundtrack, Composer, Music Department
Star SignTaurus
#Quote
1Bohemian Rhapsody broke every single rule. It broke the rules in radio too because it became the most played radio track and yet it didn't fit into any of the genre that it should have done.
2[on Freddie Mercury] I only got to meet Freddie a few times out in Montreux and got on great with him, an absolute character.
3[on progressive rock] I've always believed that these days there is hardly a band or musician anywhere who haven't used some element of prog in their music. It's all about freedom of expression, which in my case is often in seven different time signatures!
4[speaking about Jon Anderson]: Jon is the only person I know who cares about the planet but lives on another one.
5I'm always writing or playing because that is my life.
6I joined Yes in July 1971. I had heard Yes live, as The Strawbs had supported them at a gig in Hull. I thought they were amazing - incredibly different.
7[speaking about his keyboard playing] I avoid preset sounds wherever possible, and all the sounds I use I have edited.
8[speaking on The Weakest Link (2000), 2005] It's got a bit sad, really. I've stopped drinking, I don't smoke anymore, I've stopped getting married and I play golf and eat shepherd's pie.
#Fact
1He was paid nine pounds to play piano and mellotron on David Bowie's first hit single, "Space Oddity", which reached number five in 1969.
2In an interview, Rick told of playing at a concert during which a bizarrely dressed man leaped on stage and started waving his walking stick. Somewhat startled, Rick threw him off the stage and carried on playing. Only afterward did he find out that the guy was Salvador Dali!
3Rick is a member of the National Trust.
4Friends with many actors and comedians, such as Eric Sykes and Bernard Cribbins.
5Provided keyboards as well as produced a few Black Sabbath albums in the seventies (the Ozzy Osbourne years) using the name "Spock Wall".
6Educated at Drayton Manor County Grammar School.
7Member and promoter of the British Conservative Party.
8Is the only non-vegetarian member of Yes.
9Began learning to play the piano at the age of four.
10Before joining yes, he played in the folk rock group the Strawbs.
11Yes' 1973 album "Tales from Topographic Oceans" came seventh in Classic Rock Magazine's list of the 30 greatest concept albums of all time. Wakeman's 1974 solo album "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" came 25th on the list. [March 2003]
12He attended the Royal College of Music and is a classically trained pianist as well as being regarded as one of the most influential progressive rock keyboardists for his work with the band Yes and his own solo career. Despite the fact they were often accused of being Genesis clones, Marillion keyboardist Mark Kelly has always said that Wakeman was actually his biggest inspiration.
13Has lived in Middlesex, London, Buckinghamshire, Devon, Switzerland, Scotland, Surrey, Hertfordshire and on the Isle of Man. Has lived in Norfolk since 2005, with Rachel Kaufman.
14He is a devout fan of Norman Wisdom
15In his recent appearance on This Is Your Life, his early life was summed up by the host saying "You'd had three heart attacks, two marriages and lost £10 million by your early thirties ... but then things got better"
16Rick and Nina have a daughter, Jemma Wakeman, and a son, Oscar.
17Rick has three sons from his first marriage (to Roz): Oliver Wakeman, Adam Wakeman, and Benjamin, and a stepdaughter, Amanda.

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Grumpy Old Picture Show2008Video arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "Eleanor Rigby", "Amazing Grace", "Starship Trooper" / writer: "The Jig", "Sea Horses", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Judas Iscariot", "Always With Me", "An Angel Spoke To Me", "Tigger The Bounce", "Counter Attack", "Merlin The Magician", "Catherine Of Aragon / Catherine Howard / Anne Boleyn / The Day Thou Gavest Lord"
The Other Side of Rick Wakeman2007Video documentary arranger: "See A Monkey On A Stick", "A Glimpse Of Heaven", "Morning Has Broken", "And You And I", "Wonderous Stories", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby" / writer: "The Henry Suite", "Gone But Not Forgotten", "The Meeting", "After The Ball", "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Guinevere/ Merlin The Magician", "Children Of Chernobyl" Audio only
Classic Artists: Yes2007Video documentary writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil", "Mind Drive"
Amazing Grace2007/IVideo performer: "Amazing Grace Piano", "There Is A Green Hill Far Away", "Glad That I Live Am I", "Nearer, My God, To Thee", "All Things Bright And Beautiful", "Jerusalem", "When We Walk With The Lord Trust And Obey", "All People That On Earth Do Dwell", "I Vow To Thee, My Country", "When I Survey The Wond'rous Cross", "Morning Has Broken", "Abide With Me", "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Ode To Joy", "Amazing Grace"
Yes: Live at Montreux 20032007Video arranger: "Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Jane Seymour" / performer: "Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Jane Seymour" / performer: "Show Me" - as Wakeman / writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Jane Seymour", "Heart Of The Sunrise"
Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba2006Video documentary performer: "Jane Seymour" / writer: "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "The Realisation/ The Spaceman", "The Visit/ Return Of The Phantom", "Jane Seymour", "King Arthur Medley", "Cathedral Of The Sky", "Merlin The Magician"
Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert2005Video documentary performer: "Mind Drive Parts 1 & 2", "Mind Drive Part 3", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting" / writer: "Mind Drive Parts 1 & 2", "South Side Of The Sky", "Mind Drive Part 3", "The Meeting Room", "The Meeting", "Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil"
Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe2005Video performer: "Show Me"
Out There2004Video writer: "Out There", "The Mission", "To Be With You", "Universe Of Sound", "Music Of Love", "The Cathedral Of The Sky"
Yes Acoustic2004performer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo" / writer: "South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo"
Yesspeak2003Documentary arranger: "Catherine Of Aragon/ Catherine Howard/ Jane Seymour" / performer: "Catherine Of Aragon/ Catherine Howard/ Jane Seymour" / performer: "Show Me" - as Wakeman / writer: "Siberian Khatru", "South Side Of The Sky", "Catherine Of Aragon/ Catherine Howard/ Jane Seymour", "Heart Of The Sunrise"
Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires2001Video writer: "Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Catherine Howard", "Catherine Of Aragon", "The Visit", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Catherine Parr", "Merlin The Magician", "Buried Alive", "1984/ Robot Man"
Top TenTV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2001 writer - 1 episode, 2001
Yes: Keys to Ascension2001Video writer: "Siberian Khatru", "The Revealing Science Of God Dance Of The Dawn"
Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 20002000Video arranger: "Canon In D", "Catherine Howard/ Catherine Of Aragon", "The Nursery Rhyme Concerto", "The Journey/ Dance Of A Thousand Lights", "And You And I/ Wonderous Stories", "Guinevere/ Lancelot And The Black Knight", "Help/ Eleanor Rigby", "Clair De Lune", "Morning Has Broken" audio only, "The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended" audio only / writer: "Birdman Of Alcatraz", "Catherine Howard/ Catherine Of Aragon", "Seasons Of Change", "Jane Seymour", "Children Of Chernobyl", "The Journey/ Danc
This Is Your LifeTV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 1998 writer - 1 episode, 1998
Rock Family TreesTV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 1998 writer - 1 episode, 1998
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus1994Video arranger: "All Good People Extended Version" / performer: "Intro/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician", "The Meeting" / writer: "Time And A Word/ Owner Of A Lonely Heart/ Teakbois", "Intro/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician", "Birthright", "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "The Meeting", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "Order Of The Universe"
Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection1991Video documentary arranger: "Summertime", "Eleanor Rigby" / writer: "Merlin The Magician", "After The Ball", "Sea Horses", "Julia/ 1984 Overture"
Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live1991Video arranger: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician" / performer: "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician" / writer: "Heart Of The Sunrise", "Excerpts from: Catherine Of Aragon/ Anne Boleyn/ Catherine Parr/ Merlin The Magician"
Yes: Greatest Video Hits1991Video writer: "Madrigal"
YesYears1991Video performer: "Catherine Of Aragon" / writer: "Siberian Khatru", "Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil", "Catherine Of Aragon"
Rick Wakeman: Live1990Video documentary writer: "Anne Boleyn", "Elizabethan Rock/ Make Me A Woman", "Catherine Parr", "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth", "Merlin The Magician"
In the Big Dream1989Video short writer: "Themes", "Brother Of Mine", "Fist Of Fire", "Order Of The Universe", "I'm Alive", "Heart Of The Sunrise" Live
Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup1987Documentary writer: "Special Kind of Hero"
Playing for Keeps1986writer: "THINK WE'RE GONNA MAKE IT"
Crimes of Passion1984music: "It's a Lovely Life"
Omnibus1982TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
B.C. Rock1980performer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE", "WARMONGERS" / producer: "STEAMHOLE DANCE", "WARMONGERS" / writer: "FLYIN'", "STEAMHOLE DANCE", "WARMONGERS"
Yes: Live in Philadelphia 19791979Video documentary writer: "Siberian Khatru"
My Son, My Son1979TV Mini-Series writer: "Birdman of Alcatraz"
The Old Grey Whistle TestTV Series writer - 3 episodes, 1972 - 1976 arranger - 1 episode, 1976
Yessongs1975Documentary performer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'" / writer: "Excerpts from 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII'"
Lisztomania1975lyrics: "Excelsior Song" / writer: "Hibernation"
Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth1975TV Movie documentary writer: "Catherine Parr", "Guinevere", "The Journey", "Recollection", "The Battle", "The Forest", "Catherine Howard", "Merlin The Magician", "Anne Boleyn/ The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended", "Reprise from The Forest"
X, Y and Zee1972"Whirlwind", "Coat of Many Colours"

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Ultimate Weapon2018pre-production
Grandma2011Short
Roger Dean: Views2001Video documentary
Midnight in Saint Petersburg1996TV Movie
Bullet to Beijing1995TV Movie
Between Earth and the End of Time1995Video Game documentary
Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup1987Documentary
Lytton's Diary1986TV Series 1 episode
The Day After the Fair1986TV Movie
Crimes of Passion1984
She1984
Database1984TV Series documentary
G'olé!1983Documentary
The Burning1981
My Son, My Son1979TV Mini-Series
White Rock1977Documentary
Una fórmula para correr1975Short
Lisztomania1975
Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth1975TV Movie documentary
The Phantom of the Opera19251990

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup1987Documentary musician
Creepshow 21987additional music by
Lytton's DiaryTV Series composer - 7 episodes, 1985 - 1986 musician - 1 episode, 1985
Crimes of Passion1984composer: song "It's a Lovely Life" / music producer / musician: keyboards
The Burning1981music soundtrack producer
X, Y and Zee1972composer: party music - uncredited

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Alone2002Night Clerk
Crimes of Passion1984Wedding Photographer (uncredited)
Lisztomania1975Thor

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Between Earth and the End of Time1995Video Game documentary creator

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Live at Hampton Court Palace 20092009Video producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe2005Video thanks
Yes: Greatest Video Hits1991Video thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rick Wakeman: The Legend Live in Concert 20002000VideoHimself
Masterchef1994-2000TV SeriesHimself
Heroes of Comedy1999TV Series documentaryHimself
Mundo VIP1999TV SeriesHimself
Rock Family Trees1998TV Series documentaryHimself
My Favourite Hymns1998TV SeriesHimself
Songs of Praise1997TV SeriesHimself
Live at Jongleurs1997TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Piano Tour Live1997Himself
Simply Acoustic1996Himself
The New Gospels1996Himself
Fox After Breakfast1996TV SeriesHimself
This Morning1995TV SeriesHimself
Omnibus1982-1995TV Series documentaryHimself - Musician / Himself
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus1994VideoHimself
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck1994TV Special documentaryHimself
Bygones1994TV SeriesHimself - Team Captain
Cue the Music1991TV SeriesHimself (1993)
Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection1991Video documentaryHimself
Yesshows '91: Union Tour Live1991VideoHimself - Keyboards
Yes: Greatest Video Hits1991VideoHimself
YesYears1991VideoHimself
Rick Wakeman: Live1990Video documentaryHimself
In the Big Dream1989Video shortHimself
Through the Keyhole1987TV SeriesHimself - Panellist
An Audience with Joan Rivers1984TV MovieHimself - Audience Member
Pop Quiz1981-1983TV SeriesHimself
GasTank1982TV SeriesHimself
Friday Night, Saturday Morning1980TV SeriesHimself
Yes: Live in Philadelphia 19791979Video documentaryHimself
The Old Grey Whistle Test1972-1976TV SeriesHimself
Piano Party1976TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1975TV SeriesHimself - Rock Musician
Yessongs1975DocumentaryHimself (Keyboards)
Rick Wakeman in Concert: Journey to the Centre of the Earth1975TV Movie documentaryHimself
451974TV SeriesHimself
In Concert1974TV SeriesHimself
Sounding Out: Yes1972TV ShortHimself
Emerson: Pictures of an Exhibitionistpost-productionHimself
When Celebrities Go Pop2016TV Movie documentaryHimself
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2016TV SeriesHimself
Trailblazers Of2016TV Series documentaryHimself
When Pop Went Epic: The Crazy World of the Concept Album2016DocumentaryHimself - Presenter
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern2014-2016TV Mini-SeriesHimself
Anglia News2016TV SeriesHimself
The One Show2008-2016TV SeriesHimself
Top Gear2006-2015TV SeriesHimself
Most Shocking Moments in Pop 22015TV Movie documentaryHimself - Yes
Laugh Out Loud: The Funniest Films Ever2015TV Movie documentaryHimself - Former keyboardist, Yes ('the original Spinal Tap')
When Pop Ruled My Life: The Fans' Story2015TV Movie documentaryHimself
Celebrating Jon Lord2014VideoHimself
Oh! You Pretty Things: The Story of British Music and Fashion2014TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Jon Lord: It's All Music2013TV Movie documentaryHimself - Host
David Bowie: Five Years2013DocumentaryHimself
Let's Have a Party! The Piano Genius of Mrs. Mills2012TV Movie documentaryHimself
How the Brits Rocked America2012TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Timeshift2011TV Series documentaryHimself - Broadcaster, Commentator and YES Keyboardist
Forever Young: How Rock 'n' Roll Grew Up2010TV Movie documentaryHimself
I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band2010TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Look East2010TV SeriesHimself
What the Dickens?2009TV SeriesHimself
Richard & Judy's New Position2009TV SeriesHimself
Prog Rock Britannia2009TV MovieHimself
Mastermind2009TV SeriesHimself
Rick Wakeman: The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Live at Hampton Court Palace 20092009VideoHimself
Countdown: One Last Consonant Please, Carol2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Wright Stuff2005-2008TV SeriesHimself - Guest Panelist / Himself
Loose Women2008TV SeriesHimself
Richard & Judy2008TV SeriesHimself
Countdown1997-2008TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Dictionary Corner
Grumpy Old Picture Show2008VideoHimself
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who2007DocumentaryHimself
The Other Side of Rick Wakeman2007Video documentaryHimself
Classic Artists: Yes2007Video documentaryHimself
Amazing Grace2007/IVideoHimself
Yes: Live at Montreux 20032007VideoHimself
BBC Inside Out Yorkshire and Lincolnshire2007TV SeriesHimself
Grumpy Old New Year2006TV Movie documentaryHimself
Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba2006Video documentaryHimself (Keyboards)
Grumpy Old Men2003-2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Never Mind the Buzzcocks1998-2006TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Special Guest
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2005TV MovieHimself
The Wonderful World of Whiteley2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Weakest Link2005TV SeriesHimself
Girls and Boys: Sex and British Pop2005TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
Shameful Secrets of the 70s2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
Soundstage2005TV Series documentaryHimself - Keyboards
Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert2005Video documentaryHimself
Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe2005VideoHimself - Show Me
Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
Blood on the Turntable2004TV Series documentaryHimself
Moog2004DocumentaryHimself
Body and Soul2004TV SeriesHimself
Out There2004VideoHimself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2004TV SeriesHimself
Yes Acoustic2004Himself / Narration
Have I Got News for You2003TV SeriesHimself
Yesspeak2003DocumentaryHimself
Richard Whiteley: Television Man2003TV Movie documentaryHimself - Friend
The Old Grey Whistle Test: Vol. 22003VideoHimself
Banzai2003TV SeriesHimself
God Save the Queen: the Soundtrack to the Summer of '772002TV Movie documentaryHimself
This Is Your Life1994-2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires2001VideoHimself
Roger Dean: Views2001Video documentaryHimself - Presenter
A Question of Pop2001TV SeriesHimself - Panellist / Himself
Top Ten2000-2001TV Series documentaryHimself - Interviewee / Himself
Yes: Keys to Ascension2001VideoHimself
Open House2000TV Series documentaryHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Welcome to the 80's2009TV Series documentaryHimself
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters - Volume 22005VideoHimself
The Old Grey Whistle Test: Vol. 32004VideoHimself - Musician
Timeshift2004TV Series documentaryHimself - Yes
The Rock 'n' Roll Years1987TV SeriesHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2005President's AwardNashville Film Festival

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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