​Join musician Rick Wakeman, one of the most gifted keyboard players of his generation, for an evening of stories.

Celebrating the publication of his autobiography, The Wizard of Prog, he’ll be in conversation with a leading host, reflecting on stories included in this release, and discussing his once-in-a-generation career.

​Rick Wakeman was one of the premier rock keyboardists of the progressive era. Born and raised in West London, Rick intended to become a concert pianist but quit the Royal College of Music in 1969 and became a sought-after session musician, playing on ‘Space Oddity’ and ‘Life On Mars?’ for David Bowie, ‘Morning Has Broken’ for Cat Stevens and on tracks for Elton John, Marc Bolan and Lou Reed.

​After a brief stint in the folk rock group Strawbs, he joined Yes in 1971. In 1974, he formed his own band, the English Rock Ensemble. Since the 1980s, he has toured regularly, doing solo shows that combine music and storytelling, as well as concerts with a band.

​He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, and was appointed a CBE for his services to music and broadcasting in 2021.

​In his later life he has become just as well known as a radio and television broadcaster.

​Every book and ticket comes with a copy of The Wizard of Prog that Rick will sign and dedicate on the day.