15 Facts About Oliver Wakeman

Oliver Wakeman was born on 26 February 1972 and is an English musician, rock keyboardist and composer.

Oliver Wakeman was a member of Yes from 2009 to 2011, filling the role of keyboardist previously held by his father, Rick Wakeman.

Oliver Wakeman worked with Clive Nolan on two progressive rock concept albums, Jabberwocky and Hound of the Baskervilles.

Oliver Wakeman wrote a CD inspired by his visits to and experiences on Lundy, a small island in the Bristol Channel which was released originally in 1997 and then again in 1999.

Oliver Wakeman toured with Bob Catley in the UK and Europe and guested on an Ayreon project The Human Equation in 2004.

Oliver Wakeman replaced keyboardist Herb Schildt for the American progressive rock band Starcastle, known for their Yes-like sound, at RoSfest 2007.

Oliver Wakeman has been nominated for the Classic Rock Society's 'Best Keyboard Player' award on many occasions and has won the award three times.

Oliver Wakeman spent the new few years working on sessions for various artists as well as working on the Yes box set 'From A Page'.

Oliver Wakeman stayed on for the Rite of Spring tour and formally left following its completion.

Oliver Wakeman appears in the documentary film which accompanies this release.

In 2019, material Oliver Wakeman wrote and recorded with Yes was released as From a Page.

Oliver Wakeman joined Starcastle for their April 2007 headlining performance at the Rites of Spring festival, an annual progressive rock festival in Pennsylvania.

In 2009, Oliver Wakeman joined Strawbs for their tours of Canada, the UK and Italy during 2009 and 2010.

Oliver Wakeman recorded an album with the band, Dancing to the Devil's Beat which was released in 2009.

Oliver Wakeman was not with the band for their late 2010 tour given his prior commitment to recording with Yes.