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Clive Nolan's colaboration with -Rick Wakeman's eldest son- Oliver Wakeman begun through their meeting on a radio show of Mike Portnoy.WAKEMAN sent NOLAN some of his ideas on tapes and after a few meetings,they decided to join forces on an ambitious project.The two keyboardists worked on a cinematic and epic style of progressive rock,which was to be entitled ''Jabberwocky'' after the eponymous poem of Lewis Carroll.The work was released in 1999 on Arena's Label,Verglas.
Oliver Wakeman was born into a musical family and is the eldest son of rock musician Rick Wakeman. He has written and appeared on various albums, all of which have been released to critical acclaim. Oliver's recording career started in 1984 when he and his younger brother Adam contributed backing vocals to a track on father Rick's "Cost of Living" album.
The story of Jabberwocky begins about three years ago.... I was working on Jim Ling's "Friday Night Rock Show" on Lantern FM in North Devon. I used to present a section within the show called 'The Prog Spot'.
In a similar style to that of the band “Yes”, Jabberwocky is magnificent Progressive Rock Opera about a boy’s quest to slay the dreaded Jabberwock creature. 1. Overture- This album starts with the Narrator (Rick Wakeman) reading of the first stanza of the poem, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll.
Jan 25, 1999 · Jabberwocky by Clive Nolan, Oliver Wakeman released in 1999. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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