Rick Wakeman at 64: A Grumpy Old Man
Rick Wakeman celebrated a birthday over the weekend, born on May 18, 1949 in London, England.
Rick Wakeman celebrated a birthday over the weekend, born on May 18, 1949 in London, England.
Happy birthday to Steve Howe, who was born on April 8, 1947 in London, England.
Steve is currently with Yes on their spring tour.
This week's [Top 5 Tuesday] list focuses on the keyboard and piano players of the classic rock world. Leave your own list in the comments!
Pioneering British guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician was a trailblazer in the progressive rock movement of the '70s that also spawned Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP and Jethro Tull. He passed away last Friday (March 8) at his home in London at the age of 65.
Yesman Chris Squire celebrates a birthday today, born on March 4th, 1948 in London, England.
Born October 25, 1944, Jon will forever be the voice--and to me, the heart, soul and spirit-- of Yes, even though he's no longer with the band he founded.
Steve Howe turned 65 yesterday, born April 8, 1947, in London, England.
He's well-respected for his fine guitar chops in Yes, Asia, and other bands, as well as his solo work.
Listening to Howe it's plain to see he's not without classical and jazz and even country influences, and was voted "Best Overall Guitarist" in Guitar Player magazine 5 years in a row (1977-1981), as well as inducted into Guitar Player's "Gallery of Greats" in 1981.
If this is a post about Yes band members, then why a video of an old movie? You'll see.