Wakeman Vs Emerson (press release)

September 2nd, 2010

For those who like their progressive rock to be pompous, oppulent, lavishly overloaded and thoroughly overblown (you had me at pompous), the following press release may be of interest:

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Airing: Saturday 4th September 2010. 10am (Repeated Friday 1oth September. 10pm)

Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson, two of the keyboard giants of the classic progressive rock era, have recorded a rare interview together for Planet Rock Radio.

Planet Rock presenter and former Yes keyboardist, Rick Wakeman, interviewed Keith Emerson of The Nice and ELP at the Planet Rock studio on Wednesday 25^th August 2010.

Recorded exclusively for Rick’s Saturday morning show, Keith tells the story of the time he performed for the British Royal family and the extraordinary lengths to which they went when testing the cannons for the 1972 ELP tour. Plus Rick reveals the reason why Yes vocalist, Jon Anderson, decided to build a tepee in his dressing room!

This exclusive chat will air on Planet Rock, Saturday 4^th September 2010, in Rick Wakeman’s Show from 10am – 1pm.

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