Adam Wakeman (born 11 March 1974, England) is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and producer whose career spans genres such as progressive rock, jazz, and classical music. Growing up in a musical family, Adam began playing classical piano at the age of eight and achieved grade eight from the ABRSM by seventeen. His early career was shaped by collaborations with his father, legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman.
After leaving school in 1992, Adam performed over 200 gigs with an Isle of Man-based band, gaining valuable experience. That same year, he teamed up with his father to record their first album together, Wakeman with Wakeman, which was followed by a two-month UK tour. By the end of the year, Adam had released his first solo album, Soliloquy, and performed with his father at the White Nights Festival in Russia for MTV.
In 1993, Adam and Rick released their second collaborative album, No Expense Spared, and embarked on an extensive tour covering the UK, Europe, the USA, South America, Paraguay, and Japan. Adam continued to explore classical music, recording Romance of the Victorian Age in 1994 to support the Alone at Last UK tour. His second solo album, 100 Years Overtime, earned him the title of Best New Talent in American Keyboard Magazine.
Adam’s live performances included the release of The Official Bootleg double CD in 1995, capturing a stadium concert in Brazil during the 1993 tour. That year, he formed the band Jeronimo Road with guitarist Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith, contributing a version of “Starship Trooper” to the Tales From Yesterday YES tribute album. Adam also served as musical director and keyboard player for the touring production Cirque Surreal. He recorded Tapestries in 1995 and Vignettes in 1996, which marked his final joint album with Rick Wakeman.
In 1997, Adam released The Real World Trilogy, a three-CD keyboard-based instrumental series. His career continued to flourish with collaborations across genres, including work with Annie Lennox, Ozzy Osbourne, and Black Sabbath. Adam’s versatility and dedication have established him as a respected figure in the music industry.
