It was back in 1975 when I was approached by Alan Yentob, a BBC producer, who in 1993, was promoted to Controller of BBC One, responsible for the output of the BBC's premier channel, to see if I would like to participate in a documentary he was making called "Success Story" about keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman. The film was part way through when Rick felt he was not able to continue (at least for a while) and so Yentob asked me if I would step in and help and, of course, I was pleased to do so as I was just completing the authorized biography about my dear friend called "Rick Wakeman: The Caped Crusader" (foreword by Elton John.)
Elton wrote in his foreword for the book, "Rick's mastery of electronic instruments only adds to his abilities, and I think it is fair to say he was one of the reasons I stuck to the piano. I also admire his attitude to stage shows - always willing to take a gamble, but never sacrificing his musical ideals. Just as important, never losing his sense of humour and his sense of the ridiculous. Anyone who can put on an ice show at Wembley must be all right. I must add that Rick loves cars and is a fanatic when it comes to soccer. Therefore, he and I have an unbreakable bond.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM RICK WAKEMAN AT GONZO
 | Liive At The Empire Pool CD - £9.99 |
 | Live in Lincoln Cathedral 2CD - £7.99 |
 | Live At The Maltings DVD/CD - £9.99 |
 | Caped Crusader- Rick Wakeman in the 1970s Book - £14.99 |
 | Video Vaults 6DVD box - £85.00 |
 | The Burning CD - £9.99 |
 | Cirque Surreal CD - £7.99 |
 | Gole CD - £9.99 |
 | 1984 CD - £9.99 |
 | Cost Of Living CD - £9.99 |
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