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Oliver Wakeman (born 26 February 1972) is an English musician, rock keyboardist and composer. He was a member of Yes from 2008 to 2011, filling the role of keyboardist previously held by his father, Rick Wakeman .
The official online resource for the keyboard player and composer Oliver Wakeman with details of current music projects, bands he's performed with as well as commissions and sessions.
The official YouTube channel for the award winning ex-Yes keyboard player and composer. Please visit www.oliverwakeman.com for full details on Oliver's music!
Oliver Wakeman is an award winning keyboardist, Pianist and composer. Oliver Wakeman was born into a musical family and is the eldest son of rock musician Rick Wakeman. He has written and appeared on various albums, all of which have been released to critical acclaim.
Mar 22, 2024 · Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of Prog Rock’s most respected musicians. Having been a member of both YES and The Strawbs, he has toured a large part of the planet and has appeared on over 60 albums throughout his career.
Oliver Wakeman was born into a musical family and is the eldest son of rock musician Rick Wakeman. He has written and appeared on various albums, all of which have been released to critical acclaim. Oliver's musical career started at about the age of 5 with piano lessons taken during break time at New Gregories School in Beaconsfield.
Be it as a solo artist or in collaboration with other artists, as long as Oliver Wakeman is milling away, the modern progressive rock scene is in good hands. To that end, Oliver dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to talk origins, songwriting, influences, gear, new music, and more.
