Grumpy Old Rock Star

Grumpy Old Rock Star

Author: Rick Wakeman

Publisher: Preface Publishing

ISBN: 1848090056

Category: Rock musicians

Page: 213

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Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble. Music became Rick's life.
Grumpy Old Rock Star
Language: en
Pages: 213

Grumpy Old Rock Star

Authors: Rick Wakeman, Martin Roach
Categories: Rock musicians
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Preface Publishing

Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for
Further Adventures of a Grumpy Old Rock Star
Language: en
Pages: 256

Further Adventures of a Grumpy Old Rock Star

Authors: Rick Wakeman
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-01-26 - Publisher: Random House

What do Postman Pat, Tommy Cooper, Norman Wisdom and George Best have in common with being abandoned in a Costa Rican jungle after a severe bout of flatulence? Indeed, how are they also connected to trying to buy an Australian brewery just to get a beer, owning twenty-two cars, an
Grumpy Old Rock Star
Language: en
Pages: 224

Grumpy Old Rock Star

Authors: Rick Wakeman
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-08-28 - Publisher: Random House

Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for
Do You Believe in Rock and Roll?
Language: en
Pages: 221

Do You Believe in Rock and Roll?

Authors: Raymond I. Schuck, Ray Schuck
Categories: Music
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-09-26 - Publisher: McFarland

"These essays focus on the cultural and historical significance of Don McLean's song "American Pie." Addressed are such topics as historical and literary interpretation of the lyrics and musical qualities, dissection of commentary on rock and roll history, analysis of continuing significance of the song, and ways in which the
Science Fiction in Classic Rock
Language: en
Pages: 208

Science Fiction in Classic Rock

Authors: Robert McParland
Categories: Music
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-10-27 - Publisher: McFarland

As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots—a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid–1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Öyster Cult, Iron