Industry Aug 28, 2026
Rick Wakeman on the Essential Role of Synthesizers in Music History
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 synthesizer music, stated in 2020 that the invention of the synthesizer had a significant impact across various music genres. He questioned whether progressive music would exist without it. Originally reported by MusicRadar.