As a songwriter, I was influenced by David Bowie - a great writer. A class above everybody in so many ways. Lennon and McCartney, of course. Class stuff. David Cousins was my favorite lyricist. — Rick Wakeman Copy Share Image
I had joined Yes in 1971. I was a classically trained musician who had worked with numerous artists as a session musician. I played on David Bowie's 'Life On Mars,' Cat Stevens's 'Morning Has Broken' and even on some Des… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share Image
Even the two times that I left, I never really felt like I left the band. It's very bizarre. It's like there's sort of… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
Actually, I only left twice. I left then, and then rejoined literally two years later for Going For The One. — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
My mother had never had a day's illness in her life and never thought to have checks. Then, at 78, she discovered she had… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I read numerous books - loads in fact - and, as I always do when recording a historical project, immersed myself into the subject… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I was 65 in May, and when I have just shaved, I see my father. I realise that I now have the same facial… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
My eyes are green, and in one of them there is a splash of brown - apparently it is not a colour, but a… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
My life revolves around music and always will. I need to be a part of music and not an observer. — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I've got an overactive brain. I enjoy work, I enjoy life, and I'm not good at relaxing. I've also never slept very much due… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I cut out bread, I don't eat after 6 P.M., and I go on walks, and it's had a great effect. — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral! — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I always say that it's about breaking the rules. But the secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
When the first list was being drawn up in the rock and roll book of Genesis, it would have been: In the beginning, God… — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
I avoid preset sounds wherever possible, and all the sounds I use I have edited. — Rick Wakeman Copy Share
