Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman announces final solo tour in the US

nme.com:

Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has announced his final solo tour in the United States, stating that it is time “to call it a day”.On his official website, Wakeman recently announced a new set of live solo dates in North and South America, which he noted would mark the start of his last-ever concerts as a “one-man show”.

The statement however, suggests that the keyboardist will not be retiring yet, noting that he will spend the future “[concentrating] on composing, recording and collaborating with other musicians”.To clarify any confusion, Wakeman took to X to explain: “In March I perform 9 shows in the USA which will be the beginning of the very last one man show tours there.

The main bulk of shows will be in October [and] November [and] if demand is there, may carry on into 2025.”just to put the facts straight …..In March I perform 9 shows in the USA which will be the beginning of the very last one man show tours there.

The main bulk of shows will be in October & November & if demand is there, may carry on into 2025.— Rick Wakeman CBE (@GrumpyOldRick) January 23, 2024In the statement on his website, Wakeman stated that he had always intended to stop touring by his 77th birthday, writing: “I always planned to stop touring by my 77th birthday – for those of you who wish to send me a card, it’s 18th May! – but there is so much to fit in before then that I’m having to make plans now and so my final one-man shows will have to cease by that date.