1. wakeman - Noun
2. Wakeman - Proper noun
Wakeman (plural Wakemans)
A surname.
(archaic) A watchman
(UK, historical) A man employed to preside over a nightly curfew in the city of Ripon, England.
Source: en.wiktionary.org1971–73: First Yes run and The Six Wives of Henry VIII Yes made Fragile in five weeks to help finance a new set of keyboards for Wakeman. Source: Internet
1975–80: King Arthur, No Earthly Connection, and second Yes run In January 1975, Wakeman finished recording King Arthur at Morgan Studios with the New World Orchestra, English Chamber Choir, and the Nottingham Festival Vocal Group. Source: Internet
After the break-up of King Crimson in 1974, various plans for a supergroup involving bassist John Wetton had been mooted, including the abortive British Bulldog project with Bill Bruford and Rick Wakeman in 1976. Source: Internet
As per doctors orders, Wakeman was required to pass a heart monitor test before each performance. Source: Internet
At its conclusion, Wakeman entered early discussions with Keith Emerson regarding a potential music project, but the idea was shelved in early 2002. Source: Internet
At the Melody Maker readers poll awards in September 1973, Wakeman came out first in the top keyboardist category. Source: Internet