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David Sancious, Rick Wakeman + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Rock, Pop and Soul

David Sancious, Rick Wakeman + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Rock, Pop and Soul

Preston Frazier’s look back at the Best of 2020 in rock, pop and soul includes David Sancious, Rick Wakeman, Brownout, Randy Goodrum and others.

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

There are maybe thousands of holiday songs from years past. So let’s look for something new from Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night and others.

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)

Rick Wakeman’s ‘The Red Planet’ is a grand musical gesture that descends slowly on analog winds and is buoyed by a progressive rock ā€˜nā€™ roll parachute.

Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)

Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far) includes standout recordings from Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious, Nick Finzer, Susie Blue and others.

Yes, “Sign Language” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Sign Language” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

A rare instrumental, “Sign Language” closes out arguably the best Yes album to that point since 1983’s ‘90125.’

Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Children of Light” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

Producer Billy Sherwood again shows his talent at blending the Yes tradition with a contemporary feel.

Yes, “Bring Me to the Power” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “Bring Me to the Power” from ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ (1997): YESterdays

If ‘Keys to Ascension 2’ remains Rick Wakeman’s final Yes studio album, then this was a fine way to leave the band.

Yes, “Angkor Wat” from Union (1991): YESterdays

Yes, “Angkor Wat” from Union (1991): YESterdays

How did something co-written by Yes legend Rick Wakeman end up as a mostly forgettable song bordering on the pretentious?

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017: Better Late Than Never For Yes?

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017: Better Late Than Never For Yes?

With today’s announcement, it would seem the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finally saw the light by including Yes ā€“ but they’re not off the hook yet.

Yes, “Madrigal” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays

Yes, “Madrigal” from Tormato (1978): YESterdays

“Madrigal” may be the only track on Yes’ disappointing 1978 album ‘Tormato’ which ends too soon.