Industry Aug 31, 2026
Rick Wakeman: The Synthesizer's Vital Significance in Music
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 foundational figure in electronic music, emphasized the critical role of the synthesizer in music history. He suggested that progressive music may not have emerged without the advent of this instrument.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.