RICK WAKEMAN of YES

PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 02/16/74

Tales Of Topographic Oceans Tour

    Yes was one of my top 3 favorite bands in the seventies and I went to see them whenever I could. I went to the Spectrum early to try and meet the band. Security was tight and I never got close enough to meet anyone. 

    I was however able to get this picture of Rick Wakeman before the show started. He was on stage tuning up his moogs and I yelled for him to turn around so I could take his picture. 

    The first 3 times I yelled "Rick!" and he just ignored me. Finally as I was getting pissed off and was about to give up I yelled "Mr. Wakeman!" and sure enough he turned around with this shit eating grin on his face. I took his picture and I finally forgave him after a few years. I guess in the grand scheme of things it wasn't really important enough for me to stay mad at and I did finally get the picture in the end.

    I have seen Yes many times and I think my favorite shows were the Yessongs Tour, The Tales Tour and The Union Tour.  

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