Industry Aug 30, 2026
Rick Wakeman on the Vital Significance of the Synthesizer
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 progressive music, stated in a 2020 interview with MusicRadar that the invention of the synthesizer was crucial to the development of music across various genres. He expressed uncertainty about whether progressive music would exist in its current form without the synthesizer.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.