Born on this day in 1949, Richard Christopher "Rick" Wakeman, the English keyboardist, songwriter, television and radio presenter, and author, best known for being the former keyboardist in Yes, turns 76. Rick also played piano on David Bowie classics like "Changes', "Life on Mars" and 'Space Oddity." In his honor, check out an amazing Rick Wakeman keyboard solo from his YES heyday (above) - as well as various tributes to Bowie, below.
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