Industry Aug 30, 2026
Rick Wakeman on Synthesizers
One of the synth’s most celebrated and foundational figureheads, the great Rick Wakeman told MusicRadar back in 2020 that the effect of the instrument’s birth was felt across genres
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Rick Wakeman, a prominent figure in electronic music, has emphasized the significant role of the synthesizer in music history. In a 2020 interview, Wakeman suggested that progressive music might not exist without the advent of the synthesizer, highlighting its cross-genre impact. Originally reported by MusicRadar.