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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prolific rock musician postpones tour to have surgery
Famed keyboardist and Yes member Rick Wakeman has postponed his upcoming tour to undergo surgery. 'It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the U.S. with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue,' a post on Wakeman's Instagram read. 'Please hold your tickets as they will be valid of any rescheduled dates,' the post continued. 'When further information about the shows is available, ticket holders will be informed.' Wakeman's U.K. tour and his 'other ongoing commitments' will not be affected. Wakeman has battled a number of health issues in the past, according to Ultimate Classic Rock, including arthritis, diabetes and macular degeneration. He suffered three heart attacks while in his 20s. Wakeman was the keyboardist for the progressive rock band Yes in various tenures between 1971 and 2004. He has recorded with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, Elton John, Marc Bolan, Cat Stevens and Lou Reed. Wakeman also had a successful solo career with such albums as 1974's 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth.' He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017. Country icon, 86, suffers heart attack after coming out of retirement Son of country music legend who suffered stroke on stage updates fans Famous rock singer responds to viral video of fan Shazaming song at concert Famous singer hasn't washed his hair in 15 years: 'Condition only' Country music singer says he could be deported under Trump's new law Read the original article on MassLive.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit rock legend's tour postponed as he's forced to have surgery over ‘ongoing health issue'
A BRIT rock legend has been forced to postpone his tour to have surgery for an ongoing health issue. Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman, 76, had originally scheduled dates for Strictly Wakeman, his U.S tour with fellow musician and Strictly Come Dancing singer Hayley Sanderson. 4 A Brit rock legend has been forced to postpone his U.S tour Credit: Getty 4 Rick Wakeman needs to have surgery for an ongoing health issue Credit: Getty However, just days before the first show was set to happen on July 18, organisers have revealed that the tour has been postponed. Sharing the news on his Instagram page for his 41.5 thousand followers to see, the post read: 'It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the US with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue. 'Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for any rescheduled dates. When further information about the show is available, ticket holders will be informed. 'Rick's UK tour with the English Rose Ensemble in October and other ongoing commitments are not affected.' READ MORE ON RICK WAKEMAN The post was further captioned: 'No interviews or any further information will be provided at this time.' His loyal fans rushed to send their well wishes to the star as one commented: 'Rick – your amazing music has sent so much positive energy out into the universe. 4 Rick has had a number of health issues over the years Credit: Getty 'Hoping all the good vibes come back to you a thousand times over. Looking forward to seeing you back on tour soon.' Another social media user penned: 'Quick recovery, Rick! We all look forward to our super keyboardist donning his cape and back on stage very soon.' Most read in Celebrity The Strictly Wakeman tour was first announced back in April this year and would have seen him team up with a female singer for the first time ever on a tour. The tour was supposed to kick off on July 18 in Richmond, Virginia and wrap on July 31 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Major UK music festival is AXED as 'group of children' suddenly fall ill In a press release at the time, Rick expressed: 'Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless. "Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums." The composer is best-known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004. He went on to have an incredible solo career, with his discography including over 100 albums from a range of musical styles. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes and in 2021, he was awarded a CBE for his services to music and broadcasting. Rick has had a number of health issues over the years, including three heart attacks in his twenties due to smoking and drinking heavily and overworking. In 1985, doctors told him he had alcohol hepatitis, signs of cirrhosis and organ failure, and was told he had six months to live if he continued to drink. In 1988, the icon collapsed on a golf course and was rushed to hospital, where he was diagnosed with double pneumonia, pleurisy, high blood pressure and showed signs of Legionnaire's disease. As well as this, the rock legend has type-2 diabetes and suffers with arthritis in his hands, legs and feet, for which he wears half gloves while performing. 4 The musician was a part of hit rock band Yes Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brit rock legend's tour postponed as he's forced to have surgery over ‘ongoing health issue'
Fans have been left devastated over the news NO SHOW Brit rock legend's tour postponed as he's forced to have surgery over 'ongoing health issue' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT rock legend has been forced to postpone his tour to have surgery for an ongoing health issue. Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman, 76, had originally scheduled dates for Strictly Wakeman, his U.S tour with fellow musician and Strictly Come Dancing singer Hayley Sanderson. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A Brit rock legend has been forced to postpone his U.S tour Credit: Getty 4 Rick Wakeman needs to have surgery for an ongoing health issue Credit: Getty However, just days before the first show was set to happen on July 18, organisers have revealed that the tour has been postponed. Sharing the news on his Instagram page for his 41.5 thousand followers to see, the post read: 'It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the US with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue. 'Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for any rescheduled dates. When further information about the show is available, ticket holders will be informed. 'Rick's UK tour with the English Rose Ensemble in October and other ongoing commitments are not affected.' READ MORE ON RICK WAKEMAN YES MAN Here's everything you need to know about Yes musician Rick Wakeman The post was further captioned: 'No interviews or any further information will be provided at this time.' His loyal fans rushed to send their well wishes to the star as one commented: 'Rick – your amazing music has sent so much positive energy out into the universe. 4 Rick has had a number of health issues over the years Credit: Getty 'Hoping all the good vibes come back to you a thousand times over. Looking forward to seeing you back on tour soon.' Another social media user penned: 'Quick recovery, Rick! We all look forward to our super keyboardist donning his cape and back on stage very soon.' The Strictly Wakeman tour was first announced back in April this year and would have seen him team up with a female singer for the first time ever on a tour. The tour was supposed to kick off on July 18 in Richmond, Virginia and wrap on July 31 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Major UK music festival is AXED as 'group of children' suddenly fall ill In a press release at the time, Rick expressed: 'Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless. "Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums." The composer is best-known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004. He went on to have an incredible solo career, with his discography including over 100 albums from a range of musical styles. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes and in 2021, he was awarded a CBE for his services to music and broadcasting. Rick has had a number of health issues over the years, including three heart attacks in his twenties due to smoking and drinking heavily and overworking. In 1985, doctors told him he had alcohol hepatitis, signs of cirrhosis and organ failure, and was told he had six months to live if he continued to drink. In 1988, the icon collapsed on a golf course and was rushed to hospital, where he was diagnosed with double pneumonia, pleurisy, high blood pressure and showed signs of Legionnaire's disease. As well as this, the rock legend has type-2 diabetes and suffers with arthritis in his hands, legs and feet, for which he wears half gloves while performing.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brit rock legend's tour postponed as he's forced to have surgery over ‘ongoing health issue'
A BRIT rock legend has been forced to postpone his tour to have surgery for an ongoing health issue. Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman, 76, had originally scheduled dates for Strictly Wakeman, his U.S tour with fellow musician and Strictly Come Dancing singer Hayley Sanderson. 4 4 However, just days before the first show was set to happen on July 18, organisers have revealed that the tour has been postponed. Sharing the news on his Instagram page for his 41.5 thousand followers to see, the post read: 'It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the US with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue. 'Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for any rescheduled dates. When further information about the show is available, ticket holders will be informed. 'Rick's UK tour with the English Rose Ensemble in October and other ongoing commitments are not affected.' The post was further captioned: 'No interviews or any further information will be provided at this time.' His loyal fans rushed to send their well wishes to the star as one commented: 'Rick – your amazing music has sent so much positive energy out into the universe. 4 'Hoping all the good vibes come back to you a thousand times over. Looking forward to seeing you back on tour soon.' Another social media user penned: 'Quick recovery, Rick! We all look forward to our super keyboardist donning his cape and back on stage very soon.' The Strictly Wakeman tour was first announced back in April this year and would have seen him team up with a female singer for the first time ever on a tour. The tour was supposed to kick off on July 18 in Richmond, Virginia and wrap on July 31 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. In a press release at the time, Rick expressed: 'Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless. "Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums." The composer is best-known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004. He went on to have an incredible solo career, with his discography including over 100 albums from a range of musical styles. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes and in 2021, he was awarded a CBE for his services to music and broadcasting. Rick has had a number of health issues over the years, including three heart attacks in his twenties due to smoking and drinking heavily and overworking. In 1985, doctors told him he had alcohol hepatitis, signs of cirrhosis and organ failure, and was told he had six months to live if he continued to drink. In 1988, the icon collapsed on a golf course and was rushed to hospital, where he was diagnosed with double pneumonia, pleurisy, high blood pressure and showed signs of Legionnaire's disease. As well as this, the rock legend has type-2 diabetes and suffers with arthritis in his hands, legs and feet, for which he wears half gloves while performing. 4
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Yes announces 2025 ‘Fragile Tour,' two NY shows. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In November 1971, Yes released their fourth studio album 'Fragile' in the U.K. The nine-track record yielded a pair of iconic singles in 'Roundabout' and 'Long Distance Runaround,' obscure gems like 'We Have Heaven' and 'South Side of the Sky' and the prog-rock masterpiece 'Heart of the Sunrise.' Now, 54 short years later, Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison and Jay Schellen are taking the timeless collection of songs (and a few other classics) on the road. While out and 'Roundabout,' the Rock Hall of Famers will make four New York and New Jersey stops. First, they'll jam at Morristown, NJ's Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 2. After that, the legendary quintet hit Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, Oct. 4, Port Chester, NY's Capitol Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 5 and Huntington, NY's Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 7. 'All the band's albums had a unique feel and approach,' Howe said via Instagram. 'It's fairly 'odd-ball,' but…it gave us confidence, further than our own in-stock belief, we'd crafted this unusual but noticeable musical twist to rock and what later became prog.' Astute fans may have noticed that a pair of key Yes members aren't part of this tour; that's because both lead singer Jon Anderson and keyboardist Rick Wakeman are conducting solo tours of their own this year. Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Yes shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Fragile Tour' is Friday, June 13. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Yes tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Jon Anderson 2025 tour As noted above, Anderson is striking out on his own this year. He's playing venues all over the U.S. with his band, who are aptly named The Band Geeks. They'll be in Ocean City on July 7. To find out where else they'll be, click here to see all Jon Anderson 2025 tour dates. Rick Wakeman 2025 tour The 76-year-old keyboardist and composer has shows lined up from July through October including gigs in Ocean City (July 21), Englewood (July 23) and Poughkeepsie (July 30-31). Curious if he's coming to your neck of the woods? Find Rick Wakeman's complete 2025 tour calendar here. 'Fragile' track listing In case you need a refresher, here are the nine tracks that make up the indispensable 40.5-minute record. Side I 01.) 'Roundabout' 02.) 'Cans and Brahms' (instrumental) 03.) 'We Have Heaven' 04.) South Side of the Sky' Side II 01.) 'Five per Cent for Nothing' 02.) 'Long Distance Runaround' 03.) 'The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)' 04.) 'Mood for a Day' (instrumental) 05.) 'Heart of the Sunrise' Yes band members According to Yes' official tour announcement on Instagram, the band will be made up of Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums). Schellen replaces long-time drummer Alan White who passed away in 2022. Roger Dean 'Fragile' was the band's first album designed by Roger Dean. According to the group's Instagram, the iconic artist would go on to 'design many of YES' future album covers, the band's logo, and live stage sets. This striking union of music and design is key in how YES' sound and vision would be perceived; it also underlined how important artistic visuals were becoming in the rock world.' To celebrate his work, the group is slated to shred 'in front of a video wall featuring AI treatment of Dean's art, bringing YES' art into the 2020s.' His timeless work will also be available for purchase at all shows. To keep up with what he's working on these days, you can follow Dean on Instagram here. Classic rockers on tour in 2025 Still stuck in the '70s? Honestly, same. Thankfully, many of our favorite artists from the Nixon/Ford/Carter eras are on the road this year. Here are just five of our favorite classic rockers you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band • Eric Clapton • Yusuf/Cat Stevens • Paul Simon • Bachman-Turner Overdrive Who else is touring? Check out our list of all of the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
