Rick Wakeman Quotes

I was born in 1949 - which seems like a long time ago... Actually, it is a long time ago, when I think about it. - Rick Wakeman

I read numerous books - loads in fact - and, as I always do when recording a historical project, immersed myself into the subject matter. I spent many hours at Henry's old homes, such as Hampton Court, and visiting the Tower of London. I read no other books during that period. - Rick Wakeman

I like Toronto a lot, it's a good city. The only thing that really annoys me about Toronto is that you're turning Maple Leaf Gardens into a grocery store, which is absolutely nothing short of disgusting. - Rick Wakeman

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 rules are in the first place. - Rick Wakeman

How are you, love? - Rick Wakeman

Hold it a minute. This is what everybody is doing at home. Why aren't we doing it for them? - Rick Wakeman

He calls up regularly to find out what pieces I'm going to play so he can bring the right legs. You couldn't make this stuff up. - Rick Wakeman

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 an umbilical cord that stretches between us spiritually. - Rick Wakeman

Country and western is the music of the devil. That's the real truth of the matter. My late Mother, bless her, loved country and western. God, I couldn't handle it. - Rick Wakeman

Coming back to Yes is like never having left. Even when I have not been in the band, I have always felt part of it. - Rick Wakeman

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