Oliver Wakeman [SEP] father
Oliver Wakeman
Oliver Wakeman (born 26 February 1972) is an English musician, rock keyboardist and composer, best known as a former member of Yes, having filled the role of keyboards previously held by his father, Rick Wakeman.
Biography.
Oliver is the first son of Rick Wakeman. His parents divorced when he was young.
Biography Solo.
He worked with Clive Nolan (of Arena) on two progressive rock concept albums, "Jabberwocky" (released 1999) and "Hound of the Baskervilles"
band had ever been ... there was no staleness, there was a lot of freshness." During the band's subsequent hiatus, Wakeman was advised by his doctors that touring with a busy schedule was affecting his health. In 2008, when Squire, Howe, and White decided to continue, Oliver Wakeman replaced his father on keyboards.
In 2005, Fidel Castro invited Wakeman to perform in Cuba with his band. During Wakeman's visit, Castro gave Wakeman some earth by Che Guevara's grave. In October 2006,