Industry Aug 30, 2026
Rick Wakeman on the synthesizer's impact
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, emphasized the critical role of the synthesizer in the development of progressive music. He believes the instrument's invention significantly influenced various musical genres. Originally reported by MusicRadar.