Rick Wakeman using the KORG KRONOS in preparation for the ARW Tour

[@rapskallion]

"I've been associated with the company for thirty-six years. Yes, I must have met them when I was about five." Such deadpan. I would love to have a pint with Mr. Rick Wakeman.

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Rick Wakeman is probably the best keyboard player around today. He has worked hard at his music and has earned his status as a professional musician. He has brought so much joy and pleasure to many of us through his music.

[@steveharleyfan]

This man and his keyboard skills are such a huge part of my youth...

[@operator6471]

Rick Wakeman, you always feel so good after an interview with him.

[@jasoncdebussy]

The organ part on Close to the Edge still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up to this day.

[@agerven]

Oh, so good so see Rick alive and well here. Great sense of British humour and what memories these sounds bring. Wishing you happiness and fun in your ARW tour and so much thanks for all your music and of course Yes music as well.

[@TheFossie12]

Don’t they just! Back in 74 it was, I was introduced to Yes by a good friend who was a potter trying to teach me the arcane skills of throwing a well balanced pot. We were on a little farm north of auckland and he had a very good stereo which he’d crank up to crescendo volumes. Ricks organ had a distinct effect on the locals Great memories Great days - and I learnt the art of the pot.

[@derail14]

please come back to yes,i miss you.

[@stevestewart-sturges2159]

One of the most instantly recognisable keyboard players ever, that touch and feel.... And his playing even when faffing around, is sublime...

[@dustinhut13]

ARW tour was fantastic! Rick’s array of keyboards and sequencing throughout was stellar and magical and full of “how did he do that” moments. Recapturing the essence of all the vintage gear he used to use was there, and it’s cool to get a peek that it was done on a Korg. Of course, the Moog cannot be replaced by anything!

[@maval4537]

Best, funniest and most sympathic keyboard player of all times! Love you, Rick!

[@FukiMakai]

No words. Maestro!! Saw only once in Gran Rex, Argentina, August 19th 2014. I was 19 years old.

[@findJLF]

What a delightful, charming and very funny gentleman.

[@TheReaperMan275]

I love this guy to pieces! Besides being a fantastic musician, Rick brings a lot of class and integrity; plus he has an awesome sense of humor!

[@thginthgin]

I can't imagine him being ranked anything but #1 as a keyboardist!

[@derail14]

he is a god,in man's shoes.

[@tystick1000]

Between Him and Keith Emerson

[@scottmc2626]

@@tystick1000 Depends who you ask. I'd rank Jordan Rudness ahead of Rick, but behind Keith Emerson. Someone who worked closely with Keith Emerson once ranked me ahead of Rick, an honor I politely declined.

[@tystick1000]

@@scottmc2626 we can debate this for days and still be no further ahead. 1 thing we can surely agree upon is the greatness of these guys. So many names from that era were innovators and inventors of so many sounds, styles

[@petemarr824]

Rick, Patrick Moraz then Keith. Top 3

[@simonal1989]

It's so refreshing to see Rick practice and play Yes music for a tour once again, the first time since 2004!

[@skeezix64]

Rick, thank you so much for returning to the US with Jon. I'm so grateful and i can't wait to see you in Los Angeles next month!

[@macielnolli]

The real Master of the keyboards!!! YES forever!!!

[@carrietide]

Maciel Nolli AMEN

[@danielklee2933]

This is the man whom I got all of my inspiration since 1972. I came so, so , so close to finally meeting him but Jon Anderson left the band to put it nicely. A dream smashed to bit instantly.

[@michaeldoster4847]

Another great toy for the master! What a talented keyboardist, and a swell individual! Unbelievably masterful performances on tour, and massive expressive playing. Thank you Rick Wakeman, and thank you Korg. I still love my M1+ ! But I REALLY clobbered over the massive pipe organ on the Kronos!!!!!!!!!!

[@markfortin421]

And You and I...travelling life's journeys together, putting the icing on the cake just by playing ANY of your tunes. So uplifting and mood-changing, your genius has made life alot more bearable at times, never far away...aaah YES the memories...of You and I....Thank You. ✌😔

[@claytonchaney9171]

When Rick loves something..he loves it to bits....I have the Kronos..I also love it to bits

[@dasdrums]

This is going to be a great tour. Can't wait

[@russellhurst3041]

love this! Rick Wakeman is one of my heroes, don't know what I'd do without him

[@ironman405]

me too !!!

[@groki30]

What a legend and inspiration this guy is!!! ...and now he has the same keyboard as ME!! (I just need to learn to play it) Great one Rick and thanks for sharing your amazing talents for all these years - Pete

[@rapskallion]

Thank you Rick! Yes wouldn't be what it is if they were without your talent and personality.

[@HasitNandaOfficial]

Legend!!

[@mattsynth]

Agreed.

[@carrietide]

mattsynth TOTALLY agree

[@newpianotutorials]

Yes you are Hasit !

[@designerlarry]

My first Yes concert, February 1974, TFTO tour, I recall watching Rick Wakeman and getting so freaked out (with a bit of a buzz back then) fingers going at the speed of sound on the keys, a bust of Ludwig Von on his piano, and laughing and enjoying himself immensely. It was so surreal, I thought I must be tripping. Saw about every Yes tour since, except Drama ( which I would loved to have seen), AWBH, union tour, and the first 2 Wakeman tours. This is a classic maestro, and a bit of a humorist. I am so psyched to see ARW in 2 weeks at the Keswick, with awesome seats. So I'm really trying not to watch any Yes videos, listen to their music, especially look at any playlists. Not like my days of my youth. I want this to keep my ears fresh, make this a totally new experience and enjoy every minute of this upcoming concert. Not even hardships were going to prevent me from going and I was so fortunate when the folks at the Keswick notified me that a bunch of tickets for this show opened up. Not even a a delay. Not even an option. 3 of my favorites from Yes (of course Chris would make 4) that I can't wait to see and hear. Thank you Korg for sharing this!

[@talibe801]

tha Master of Keybords!Long Live Maestro Rick! you´re a Legend.

[@carrietide]

So honoured to have met him, being photographed beside him.

[@mikecollins5261]

You guys DID take it to a another level last night here in Orlando at Hard Rock Live on the first stop of the tour. Everything sounded fantastic! Jon's voice hasn't changed a bit. Trevor was awesome. And Rick, cape and all, was incredible! Good luck on the rest of the tour.

[@jeremythornton433]

Rick is and has always been an inspiration to me! Beautiful man with a great sense pf humour and mind boggling talent.

[@glennbramlet934]

What a moving piece...Close To The Edge on The Steinway.... totally mesmerised, Thank You Rick. Seen Yes play 29 times but not one on one like this.

[@nakanda]

I love this man! And he’s a legend! For sure!

[@danielblanchet7577]

''... I've been associated with the company for 36 years, I must have met them when I was about 5...'' ! Love his sense of humour ! This man is one of prog rock's best keyboardist.

[@stevegardiner8473]

Saw the ARW tour, which was outstanding. And saw Rick most recently earlier this year, on the JTTCOTE tour. He's still got it.

[@maxcohen13]

Wakeman is such a righteous dude.

[@ricky4001cs]

Korg has always made quality gear and their sounds have always been top notch. Don't take my word for it, take Rick Wakeman's word.

[@Mark_Page_MTB]

Legend musician, Legend synth!

[@WesterlySunn]

Thank you, Rick... for making so many beautiful worlds that I have so enjoyed exploring since I was young teen. You , Sir... are one of the very coolest dudes... You are plumb chilly, man!

[@robthomas5959]

Thank you Rick, for the hours and hours of happiness your talent has givern me

[@powervectors449]

Rick is awesome! Definitely makes me want to grab one of those Kronos.

[@clarchives]

i own this very keyboard too Amazing Korg indeed KronosX is my new love.

[@saarnoldbhm]

It was a great tour

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Awesome!

[@embrezar]

Rick Wakeman #1 forever, he is phenomenal. Also, Korg is the #1 Rock Monster forever... little shoutout to his friend Miek as well. This is a match made in Sakaar.

[@user-zt2wc3uh1l]

Best keyboardist in the world, right there. And a hell of a cool guy and funny as all get out. God bless Rick.

[@SteveHearn]

See you in March 2017 at Hammersmith Rick! My son shall be with me and you first met him Basildon, Essex when he was a small boy, we came 'back stage' and he is now a grown man and still a BIG fan of yours and he and I also saw you recently in the O2 at StoneFree! Fantastic as always!

[@digitalbroadcaster]

Rick’s been the staple diet of most of us old keyboard diehards, from his trip to Space (Oddity), his Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, hanging around with King Arthur and his blokes around the table, to today’s stuff, and he is still one of my favourites. The biggest surprise so far is that he doesn’t have a ‘Sir Rick Wakeman’ title as yet. Goes to show you that King Arthur didn’t even pull strings for anyone. Shame on you Arfur! I’ve met a LOT of musicians over the many many years I’ve been alive, from Mike Oldfield and Kate Bush (I know them well), but as yet....Rick eludes me.

[@thginthgin]

even just fooling around on the Korg ..... Rick sounds amazing. We will see them in Bethlehem PA on Oct 14th 2016. We cannot wait! It will be amazing! To have Jon, Rick, and Trevor together! WOW! Thanks guys for doing this tour

[@curt300s]

i was at that show. awesome, of course.

[@RFToob]

Sounds fantastic. Rick is funny! Enjoyed this.

[@chriskovacs4931]

I have one and didn’t know that it could make those kinds of sounds. I am in process of using it with a KN 7000 from Technics, which for being so old, “90s” vintage. Both keyboards together have given me more fun and enjoyment. I mainly use KN 7000 to play at VA as a volunteer. The people there do enjoy my stuff. I play there at VA Thursdays and Fridays during their lunchtime. As a volunteer and a veteran everybody benefits.

[@hubbsllc]

I could listen to this man rattle forth all day.

[@S2Sturges]

three notes and you know it's Rick... such a recognizable sound and touch....

[@alejandrocazarin4623]

Rick Wakeman + Richard Wright + Jon Lord + Ray Manzarek Legends !!!!

[@abrarahmed1888]

Keith Emerson anyone ?

[@NoviceDrummer1964]

MorbieManMusic: It's not about how many notes you play, it's about what notes you play. All of those four musicians wrote beautiful music. I can program a DAW to play faster than humanly possible, but it doesn't make a DAW a good musician.

[@jamesahanington]

"I can program a DAW to play faster than humanly possible, but it doesn't make a DAW a good musician": NoviceDrummer1964 - 2018. Wise words

[@derail14]

don't forget tony kaye,and steve winwood.

[@allanmacbadger5692]

I was just thinking about other great prog rock keyboard players and I also thought of Jon Lord and Ray Manzarak straight away, but also Jon Rabbit Brundick although he was probably more bluesy than prog rock, still a great keyboard player - and they all played the Hammond Organ !!! so we have to include Capt Morgan as well .... :-)

[@bobsta]

I met Rick after a concert. Really down to earth chap who loves talking pianos and keyboards.

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Cool. Seems like a great keyboard.

[@manuelgomessamuel]

Great presentation Rick! Kudos! I've just sold my Oasys (the beast) and I'm now in the market for a Kronos. Anyway, always an immense pleasure to see you playing. You're and YES are really legends! Missed your show in London on March 24th...pity...

[@joer4822]

I learned everything from you and Emerson....yes, I'm that old too! I still have my Korg Triton Workstation, but it's getting heavier by the year. I'm looking into getting one of these. If you say you like it, that's good enough for me. Thanks for teaching me all about the colors, sounds, and shapes of playing the keyboards. (A YES fan since the early 70's)

[@walterhechen]

Amazing ...as always...big fan of him

[@jimmyfigueras4476]

I just discovered him, he's a genius

[@derail14]

where were you in the 70's and 80's,probably,not born yet.man,you missed out on the fun.long live prog music.

[@FLORIDAERO]

@@derail14 I was there. He has always been the best to me. Saw YES, many times.

[@rapskallion]

@@derail14 My FIRST Yes concert was in the 70s (seen 5 or 6). I've seen a lot of shows, Zeppelin, ELP, ELO, Kansas, Rush, PF: The Wall, Supertramp, and I could go on and on. So without knowing anything about you, I'd say you're s baby boy when it comes to old prog concerts, so don't judge an old fart without knowing something about the person. Edit: @derail14 My bad. I thought you were responding to a comment I made. No worries? Thanks mate!

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

We discovered him about 47 years ago.

[@Halunlimited]

Best wishes on your tour Rick. Hal

[@grahamronson2215]

Rick your just a legend, would love to see you and Jordan Rudess in a duel of the Kronos, keep up the great work 😉

[@synthguy1]

Awesome, Rick! Got one myself. Love it! Look forward to ARW. Too bad you're not coming to Canada.

[@BeCoShooter]

Saw the show a few days ago, and the Kronos was outstanding! Good concert, although without many surprises. Awaken was worth the price of admission!

[@AlcorMoog]

In case of war against my world, I have already chosen my weapons: Keith and Rick. Two giants lords of the '900

[@tommillitello6461]

Great video of Rick, great guy! Nice demo.

[@danielshaheencommodities5748]

Rick is a cool chap. I would have two beers with him here in Canada. To start !

[@antonioravon6831]

Organ gets me every time, Love Rick, Love Yes, Love Korg Keyboards

[@derail14]

rick is still the man,the greatest.him and jon,steve,chris,and bill,were the ultimate yes.

[@johngross5339]

Wow, thanks so much for sharing

[@nimrodery]

I love this guy. He wrote all off that, and every night it sounds like he's winging it. It's too bad he's usually not the guy talking between songs on stage with Yes.

[@airmanchairman]

Yippee! Jon Anderson back in tow, the original spiritual driving and lyric force behind Yes! Ten true summers long, they've gone round and round and picked it up again....

[@ChrisM541]

What a damn fine player and what a damn fine gentleman.

[@matthewmurphy101]

Most of my keyboards are Korg. But none of the big stuff. Also really looking forward to seeing ARW in Birmingham next year :)

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

So down to earth and modest, great guy :-)

[@danyboyd8013]

Rick is the Maëstro and YES forever. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@dvamateur]

I like the FantomXR and Motif Rack XS in the rack and the JD-800 under the other Kronos.

[@weitzen]

The're doing CTTE!!!!!! Can't Wait!!!!

[@joesycamore2899]

Definitely my favourite keyboard player of all time

[@davebellamy4867]

1:44 Touch of Awaken Mellotron voices. Oh oh, it's the CTTE Church organ! 2:30 I think they nicked a recording of a real church organ in the Yes Songs version for the 2nd time around the solo.

[@HyperdrivenPictures]

Such talent! A true legend!

[@Slaphead-k9w]

hey rick mentioned the X5D, thats the one ive got ! im so happy ! means i made the right choice 20 years ago !

[@shabbyroadscholar]

Saw ARW last year. As good as any YES concert I've been to. And I saw 2 union concerts. I believe Wakeman has 100 solo albums himself. He is the maestro!

[@kikoissa]

What an associated, Korg! Congrats!

[@TruNordics14]

Rick, *please* work this close to the edge organ section into your solo segment with ARW!

[@clurkroberts2650]

Amazing talent... crazy good

[@paulallenMacca]

Rick a Real Legend always Love The Six Wives and Journey

[@giulianopedrani9062]

Rick is a reference point for all keyboardists

[@MrKeeft1]

How wonderful...my idol explaining current gear..i`m now 71,,two serious illnesses 2014-21..firsat closed the lsst band of 35 years..bass man died and i fell...up to then, i`b brought the charts in first song fame..they didnt know i could.. previous band i had a split hammond...dont.. ok sounds wise needs a leslie but after my korg 700s synth wore out..heartbreak as it did so much..my nord lead...as i`m not techsavvy..no..too c0mplicated but mt yamaha psr 9000 wss it had on board synth sounds yes..with my dx7 what a workhorse but my M1 when the battery faiuled..no ine interested...ian knew a yamaha in a tutors room oh yes..so that and the dx yes...all need learning.. my illnesses grounded me but really from age 4 on grans piano..yes...great semi pro career..now the kids have no idea of..evolution.. from a..was it fasfisa basic keys..four sounds..what did we sound like..thanks rick for your motivation..herts uk..

[@charlesmiller9789]

I have loved Wakeman since Journey to the Center to the Earth

[@stigb56]

There is 3 keyboard genius Rick Wakeman , Keith Emerson and Vangelis love them all !

[@marcioricha8069]

Tony Banks is also great.

[@bertg5294]

he still loves his bits

[@lickopotamusslurperton1944]

Did you say X5DR Mr Wakeman? I have one of those. The important letter is the 'D' because it is the example where the X5 bought back a load of classic M1 sounds (most notable is the M1 piano of course).

[@jeffschielka7845]

Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Wow, is Rick Wakeman actually touring with less than 10 synths/keyboards this time, because of the fifth under the hood of the Kronos? I’m not going to forget anytime soon when Rick was a cover artist for the December 2002 issue of Keyboard Magazine. One of the sub articles in that issue showed his on stage arsenal, which did plenty to emphasize for me how devoted he was to the Korg product line.

[@DigitalMusicXpress]

Oh my Rick is certainly not todays young man anymore, how he has aged but still has it and his sense of humor too! :D

[@alberto_gebauer]

Sensacional! Fantastic! Wunderbar! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🔝

[@davidg9927]

He has got to do more tv shows again,just hilarious

[@carljones9396]

Love Rick's studio. It's the Musician....not the hoopla. ARW.....Durham nc...Oct 9. Music has Magic.

[@lewisgreen1633]

Sir Richard Wakeman has a merited sound to it...👍

[@ffrederickskitty214]

I swear he just gets better

[@RicciHodgson59]

The master!!