Thursday 13 February 2020

Rick Wakeman and The English Rock Ensemble to Release New Album April 3

Rick Wakeman and The English Rock Ensemble to Release New Album April 3
Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble will be releasing "The Red Planet" on April 3, 2020. The album features 8 newly composed pieces, especially for this project, and harks back to Wakeman's critically acclaimed debut album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" where there were 6 heavy keyboard pieces based around a central subject matter. It is a serious return to "Wakeman Prog"...

Rick has blown the dust off his favourite analogue keyboards and along with his with the latest keyboards, has used the same formula he devised when making his legendary albums "The Six Wive's of Henry VIII" and "Criminal Record."

Upon being asked about the expectations of his Prog Fans, that they are hoping he will have shoved the "Prog Fader" up to 11, he replied, "That could be a problem.... as it's already at 14!!!"

The first 1,000 units of vinyl come in 180-gram red double vinyl, signed and numbered, in a special "Pop-Up" album cover. The first 2,000 units of the CD edition signed and numbered, in a special "Pop-Up" CD album cover. These collectors items are sure to sell out quickly, fans are advised to pre-order to avoid disappointment, or worst still buy copies from auction sites.

The English Rock Ensemble (ERE) features:


Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
Dave Colquhoun- Guitars
Lee Pomeroy - Bass
Ash Soan - Drums

Produced by Rick Wakeman and Erik Jordan

This is the first release on the newly formed R&D MultiMedia, which is a transatlantic partnership between music business veteran and long time Wakeman sidekick Rob Ayling and rock journalist and producer Doug Harr.


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