Rick Wakeman Takes Requests At Planet Rock

We stuck Rick Wakeman in a room with a keyboard and shouted things at him. Here's what happened.

[@donna3465]

There's nothing better than a musical genius with a wicked sense of humor!

[@patrickparker8417]

Is there any recordings of his Saturday shows years ago , when he used to tell jokes requested by listeners .

[@madman2028]

He had great Saturday show on planet rock.

[@firefox3187]

The amount of times I had to pull over in the car, because I could not see from pissing my self so much!

[@NVRAMboi]

Donna M: I couldn't have said it better myself. A genius who remains in touch with all of humanity and the real world. With a fantastic sense of humor.

[@rohanroll]

One of a kind. Grumpy old genius. 💜💜👏👏😁😁

[@muttley9520]

They couldn't even afford 8 octaves - LOL!

[@gospeltruthtv]

Poor Rick...only 5 octaves on the keyboard, no sustain petal & he left his cape at home! 😆 Yet, he did rise to the occasion!

[@imjustsomeguy72]

Like the heart of the sun.

[@Shiver020]

does anybody at planet rock has a spare cape?

[@sleeve51]

Rick has a great sense of humor!

[@gatofuji7410]

He surely does. He was killing me!!! :)

[@RobinLull]

Gato Fuji Me too! LOL!!!

[@Sansmesonge]

Me too, didnt know that lol

[@Rezqewr]

+Steven Conrad Don't you mean "humour?"

[@TurveyTV]

+Rezqewr not if he is american you douche

[@tomrichardson7714]

I love his brittish sense of humor! He's not being a snob, its sarcasm. A great video, loved it!

[@bobbybird9433]

It’s being quick witted ...

[@jnelson16701]

OMG! I did not know Rick had such a great sense of humor. I loved it. I could listen to him all day. God Bless you Rick Wakeman. You're an earthly gem.

[@karlhelm875]

+John Nelson I like his Victorian accent.

[@paulcatania1315]

John, have you read his books? "Grumpy Old Rock Star: and Other Wondrous Stories" There's a series, two or three of them. Very entertaining!

[@jnelson16701]

No. I didn't even know he authored books. I'll have to go check them out. Thanks for telling me.

[@samsontowwers377]

That's been always his second talent, his first,the best PROG ROCK MUSICIAN OF ALL TIMES!!!

[@truckingscouser]

He was on a tv show in the UK called 'Grumpy Old Men' too :)

[@BenjWarrant]

"Heart of the Sunrise under my kilt!"

[@kenspitz29]

When he joined YES, they soared !

[@pavkey88]

I always figured Rick had a big ego because he’s so talented, but this guy is hilarious and so cool. Go Rick!!!

[@CaptainZuurpruim]

Rick makes playing keys look super easy, barely an inconvenience.

[@scitsalcoryp]

haha He looks a lot like the twins hahaha

[@scottarnold9373]

An incredible keyboardist, a wonderful human being. A faithful Christian with a humble heart. No Rick didn't pay me to say this....but he did say the check is in the mail.....

[@curtnoble5698]

A great human being,he's hard to not like.

[@markkeith9055]

I never knew Wakeman was so hilarious. He's my all time favorite keyboardist but I didn't know the scope of his sense of humor until I saw this video.

[@tumbledrytumbledry4447]

Rick Wakeman is a brilliant musician and has an awesome sense of humor.

[@tombolton3705]

Genius is making it all look and sound effortless. His mind just as sharp as his fingers and his wit laced with wisdom

[@kestrelmerriweather392]

Rick has such a great sense of humor.

[@markrooke1961]

Rick you're a legend. Thanks for your music man.

[@Yummomummo]

O my god not only is he the best musician of all time he is also one of the funniest. This video had me in stitches.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

3 Blind Mice In 5 Keys was actually 🔥🔥🔥

[@DaveM1260]

I'm a Keith Emerson fan, but I'm not stupid...This is as good as it gets.

[@mikeadams110]

+Dave McKenzie You have great taste Dave! My 2 most favorite keyboard artists on the planet both equally blessed with great talent. We were all equally blessed growing up as teens during the time when they were just starting out and in their prime. The 1960's and 1970's were nothing less than musically magical eras the magnitude of which hasn't been matched nor exceeded since.

[@karlhelm875]

+Dave McKenzie The 3 Olympians of prog keyboardists: Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, and Tony Banks.

[@mikeadams110]

Karl Helm Well said Karl. I couldn't agree more!

[@peterasaro1914]

I'm also an Emerson fan but,I've really come to appreciate Wakeman over the years.Cool guy.

[@jlr022159]

He’s got such an amazing quick wit! It’s good to see such a serious musician have so much fun in life.

[@beekay5914]

His speech at the rock hall of fame is hysterical

[@jaredbitz]

"It's often up to the gentleman to create the rhythmic flow, and 13/8's not good" had me falling out of my chair laughing

[@glennterrell6560]

Love him! Love the honesty about his drinking. I play the piano and I can't believe how fast he gets the request then plays the music. Genius.

[@mootbooxle]

I love Rick Wakeman!

[@karlhelm875]

+mootbooxle So do I.

[@zaphodpresidentz9158]

Been checking your new Behringer stuff . Love those new videos.

[@RichInternationalAir]

This, this is wonderful. Rick's cranium is filled to the brim with unrivalled talent, yet there's still room for brilliant wit and good humor. Like YES members in all their incarnations, he's a treasure.

[@Dicegirl72]

S. J. Rich Agree...well said

[@coffeehigh420]

I had no idea he did "morning has broken" for Cat. wow wow wow, what a talent this man is!

[@andystokes8702]

Also Space Oddity, David Bowie.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

And life on Mars for Bowie as well. His piano playing is all over that song.

[@knutnskar6796]

What a brilliant musician with a great sense of humour !

[@garywaugh4114]

Great to see Rick sober, loving the Lord and at such peace with life. Fantastic!

[@Tuurke01]

Heart of the Sunrise under his kilt???........a tiny glockenspiel perhaps.....WHAHAHAAA

[@BusterHWJones]

Love Wakeman! This bit was hilarious. I had the privilege and pleasure of having a drink or two with him in the early 80s. What a treat this video has been. Thank you!

[@maval4537]

The bigger the genius, the more modest... This guy is so lovable!

[@jables3377]

The funniest man in progressive rock! I still watch his speech from the RnR Induction ceremony!

[@sturoc0]

No 2nd mic, sustain pedal, or higher/ lower octaves " due to price cut.." The whole video is a laugh riot !

[@MikeKeller]

Yes (and Rick) belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@Sansmesonge]

Indeed

[@karlhelm875]

+Mike Keller The million dollar question is Why isn't he?

[@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474]

Of course he does!! As does Keith Emerson, but the rock hall is focused on mediocre pop rockers.

[@3ggshe11s]

Who cares about the RRHOF? Yes doesn't need their validation.

[@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474]

Adrian Rush Precisely. I liked how Alex Lifeson went "Bla Bla Bla" when Rush was finally inducted. The Rock Hall is a joke.

[@peter359]

Wakeman - a legend, phenomenally talented and wickedly clever!

[@bumberClart1000]

Love how he rocks the ‘cheapo Novation’ 💚🎧🤦‍♀️ “they couldnt even afford eight octaves”

[@roughtakes7271]

I spat my coffee at the 8 octave comment ;-) Hilarious!

[@kenspitz29]

He has magic fingers, magic hands and loves the music he plays !

[@webnuts4u2]

Rick, if the keyboard thing doesn't work out, maybe standup could be in your future.

[@kathowed]

Truly one of the UK's Living Treasures. And long may he remain so.

[@AriochStarr]

Looks like a badass, sounds like a badass, plays like a badass. Something tells me he's a badass. Wish I knew about this guy earlier. Didn't know about Yes until Rock Band 3's release, let alone Rick in the band.

[@jlr022159]

What??? You have GOT to check out their entire catalog! The single most amazing band EVER!

[@carltonvanpyrz7230]

Wow, a great Pianist, and he has a real personality too! Clever & witty . Thank you for this interview.

[@paulinetodd1913]

I hope there is a DVD produced of this concert as we won't be able to see it unless Rick is bringing his tour to Australia. Rick Wakeman is one of the worlds greatest musical genius', hope he never retires from music .... or telling jokes.

[@kenspitz29]

He was incredible in 1975 when I saw him in Ypsilanti Michigan.

[@paoloz4374]

great sense of humour for one of the 3 best keyboard player of all times!!! thanks RICK WAKEMAN

[@chrispinto456]

loved it. A Walmart version of a MOOG. What an insult to Rick at least rent a decent set of keys. Rick looks great and never realized how funny a bloke he is. Talented..

[@templarseries]

Not sure novation is considered 'walmart'!?

[@charlesnolan7602]

One of the 6 lives of Rick Wakeman, Glory boy, pensioner, one of the funiest of CRAZY horses, in contemptuous...I mean contemporary music today!!! Somebody now give him a fiver for the Cat Stevens ditty!

[@sneezypants9716]

"Sorry, Lynn, but I'm missing Anne Boleyn's top..." Well, so is Anne Boleyn! :rimshot:

[@Adennos]

Brilliant, isn't it hahaha

[@melcase6755]

Sneezypants I’m sorry I’m 5 years to late to say this is the best part! He’s a freaking genius! So was the person who wanted Anne Boleyn truncated. Haaa!

[@rohanroll]

God have mercy... That was SICK. XDDDDDDDDDDD

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

I saw Yes in the 1970's many times , All of them the best musicians I ever saw , Rick is just amazing , one of a kind. I've been playing 50 years , don't remember shit from my 20's , Rick remembers everything.

[@randytrader3026]

My favorite keyboardist of all time.. can't get much better..

[@RDRGV350]

My parents bought me 6 wives album for Xmas and I was so exited about getting it and spent many happy hours listening to it. Thanks Rick, you are ace.

[@look19]

Excellent musician with a lot of sense of humor. He deserves a better keyboard next time, doesn't he? Greetings to the "Wizard of the Keyboards". Respect!

[@karlhelm875]

+rm19 Yeah, one with at least 8 octaves and a pedal.

[@VenusSpirit]

Haha, I love Rick ;) Not only is he a talented musician he has a great sharp & wicked wit - I'd love to go out with him for a night ;) I've said this all along, he really should still be on Planet Rock, he was a riot & never failed to do a great show-the naughtier the better;)

[@eileenhurley8976]

Rick you are not only brilliant and talented, but enormously patient and hilarious. Just saw you on the ARW tour ... thank you and Jon and all the band. It was wondrous.

[@ScottyPaul-l4m]

Thanks for Rick Wakeman. Despite his jokes he seems to be one of the classiest guys in the biz. How tribute to Keith Emerson was wonderful. What's he's doing in a Q and A at Planet Hollywood is beyond me. He is worthy of much more. Peace.

[@mihaliprefti2507]

A student in Iasi, Romania, I first heard of Rick Wakeman in 1976. Ever since, his music has been part of my life. God bless him! He brought happiness to so many people.

[@johncaldwell1625]

Apparently I never knew Rick Wakeman! When I saw him back in the early 70s I saw him as the cape wearing wizard intellectual that was quiet spoke. I love this guy, he's hilarious!!

[@reineralex9270]

he is a great musician but his humour is great, too. it is great to see him this way

[@vicshere99]

God bless him, he's a top man!

[@NormBa]

old lady: is there something worn under that kilt young man? young man: no ma'am, everything's in fine working order

[@scottarnold9373]

"only got seven people?" That will change now that Yes is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and stations are returning their attention to these wonderful musicians

[@philfyphil]

I saw Wakeman and Anderson a while ago and Wakeman did a stand up comedy section and he was bloody hilarious. He could easily have been a comedian, but I'm glad he chose the path he did as we get the best of both worlds.

[@franmcnamara4191]

Never realised Rick had such a good sense of humour ....fantastic .

[@Boblobblaw88]

He could've been a standup comedian but he had 'happy fingers'! Also he preferred sitting.

[@peterturley1331]

Indeed - ' A Musical Legend '.

[@kevinandrewmoore]

This is cracking me up! Rick - comedy and keyboard genius!

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Rick's always had a great sense of humor :)

[@chadbennett7873]

He does stand-up comedy in the UK when he's not tickling the ivories.

[@Eklektik40]

This has to be the most brilliant and funny rock composer/musician ever!!! That was 10 years ago already. I may never have the chance to see/hear him live now. That saddens me. So Thank You so much for keeping this segment on KZbin!!!

[@pschroeter1]

He's hilarious! opening Awaken piano bridge Heart of the Sunrise synth solo that bridges I get Up, I Get Down, to Seasons of Man

[@TheDevnul]

I have been a Yes fan all my life. I never imagine Grumpyoldrick being this funny.

[@TheDevnul]

The thing about getting old is absolutely forgetting everything and watching Rick Wakeman having fun like it was the first time.

[@TheEleatic]

Such a brilliant player and witty man.

[@TheRealist2022]

+TheEleatic He's my brother!

[@johnjoe7683]

There was great rock bands, there was great musicians, then there was the genius who is Rick Walkman, thank you Rick. 👍🙂

[@cacauceluque]

I have met Rick wakeman long ago here in Brazil and I had a very nice talk with him. He is a gentleman besides a musician genius. Greeting from Salvador Bahia Brazil

[@paulcatania1315]

I've seen Rick 3 times over the years: the Topogaphic Oceans tour with Yes in '73, Journey To The Center Of The Earth with the London Symphony in '74 and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in '75; but I think my favorite of his back then was The Six Wives Of Henry The VIII.

[@jonsey156]

Rick - Just a total hero !!! - Love your Bowie Tributes !! Have been a fan since the early 70's!!

[@Zionist_Eternal]

Absolutely wonderful Mr Wakeman! You appear as comfortable sitting for this silliness as I did watching. I've been a fan for 55+ years.

[@creativegoth]

Just loved Rick's stories...

[@nedmarc]

Beyond his musical talent, he's so funny!

[@martinwells1918]

Can’t believe they read my email about the birdy song. It was hilarious. Seen Rick so many times, always amazing and very funny.

[@richardwaite5735]

God bless u Rick! Such a funny guy and a great musician!

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

Rick Wakeman is a monument and legend for his wit and character. And piano maestro.

[@gj8683]

His keyboard is a standing Novation.

[@MM-rr1kp]

no

[@renejrhodes88]

david sharp... what if he marries beverlie flat... hahaha!

[@jsilence418]

He is great ,should have his own show wait he did .

[@Cook9698]

"this could be the vinegar stroke" lmfao love him

[@shaynewest8757]

Ricks the best kind of person, one who takes what they do serious but not themselves.

[@jimhoward2538]

been following Rick since the Strawbs days, awesomely talented and graced with a great sense of humor.I would love to see you live again, part of my bucket list.

[@billhart9832]

For a man once rumored to be difficult, he couldn't be more accessible, witty, and ever so playful with his hidden interviewer and audience. What a joy!

[@mikemclaughlin4626]

What a great guy, i was lucky enough to hear him play last night, this man is amazing. I'm not a piano man, however i will be purchasing his albums. Also a very funny man.

[@BASKNo9]

He is always such a riot! Cheers Rick!

[@paulbaily4793]

Funny man..I so enjoyed his show when he had a slot on Planet Rock

[@aweso100]

The ending. Nice Rick. Great plug... stay awake...

[@krisscanlon4051]

Put lots of humor in Yes...Howe seemed restrained so what an addition!

[@murrayelliott9956]

He is a fantastic musician .......as a teenager I saw him play in the round at Wembley with a full ice skating show around him to Arthur......it was magical

[@mjc1970]

I can't stop laughing at his jokes. He's brilliantly funny! Love it!

[@AVB91]

I met him a couple of years ago when he played Ipswich, what a funny bloke :)

[@blazingsaddle166]

LOL - He is the epitome of english humour - loaded with sarcasm and super-fast wit with a deadpan delivery. He makes it look effortless.

[@Stigmatized2012]

what a brilliant man :) love his humour to bits

[@MrTommy4000]

Since Mr. Rick Wakeman crossed paths with me, he has been my favorite keyboardist in existence, his sense of humor is a awesome extra. Thanks Rick, you are fantastic.

[@rchuso]

Always loved his music, nice to see he's got a good sense of humor.

[@marcocarrillo3908]

hahaha I love you Rick. Too bad, I don't live in England and it's the first time I see this video. I missed it. Thank you for all your music, it will stay forever in my heart and in my memories. I never saw you play live, but my brother did and he was able to hang out with you for a while backstage and that's as if I had lived it too. Thanks again Rick.✊