Rick Wakeman Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

29^th June 2015

Quote: "We have now lost, who for me, are the two greatest bass players classic rock has ever known. John Entwistle and now Chris. There can hardly be a bass player worth his salt who hasn't been influenced by one or both of these great players.... "Chris's passing truly marks the end of an era." Former Yes star Rick Wakeman pays tribute to the band's late bass player, who lost his battle with cancer in Arizona on Saturday (27Jun15).

12^th February 2007

Fact: Former Yes rocker Rick Wakeman is bidding to take over British sports car manufacturers Blackpool Automotive - formerly TVR Manufacturing - in his role as a director of UK sports car makers Melling Sports Cars.

31^st August 2005

Fact: <p>Rockers Yes rockers STEVE HOWE, Rick Wakeman, CHRIS SQUIRE, Alan White and BILLY SHERWOOD and DEEP PURPLE stars Glenn Hughes and STEVE MORSE are among the actors featured on a new Pink Floyd tribute album, Back Against the Wall. </p>