If you like Rick Wakeman, try these artists

If you like Rick Wakeman, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Rick Wakeman? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Vangelis

Vangelis

Shared genres: ambient music, new age music, progressive rock

ambient music electronic music film score
Mike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield

Guide

Shared genres: ambient music, classical music, new age music

Celtic fusion ambient music classical music
Karl Jenkins

Karl Jenkins

Shared genres: classical music, new age music, progressive rock

classical music jazz new age music
Yoko Kanno

Yoko Kanno

Shared genres: ambient music, classical music, new age music

J-pop ambient music art rock
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

Guide

Shared genres: hard rock, progressive rock

New Romantic alternative rock art pop
Deep Purple

Deep Purple

Shared genres: hard rock, progressive rock

classic rock hard rock progressive rock
Gary Wright

Gary Wright

Shared genres: hard rock, new age music, progressive rock

hard rock new age music progressive rock
Kitarō

Kitarō

Shared genres: ambient music, new age music

ambient music electronica new age music

Common questions

Who sounds like Rick Wakeman?

Artists similar to Rick Wakeman include Vangelis, Mike Oldfield, Karl Jenkins and Yoko Kanno. Each shares elements of Rick Wakeman's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Rick Wakeman?

Rick Wakeman is primarily known for classical, hard rock and progressive rock. Wakeman's music crafts expansive arrangements that build tension through lush harmonies and intricate motifs, offering moments of serene reflection interspersed with dynamic crescendos.

Where should I start if I like Rick Wakeman?

If you enjoy Rick Wakeman, start with Vangelis — their album "Soil Festivities" is a great entry point. Shared genres: ambient music, new age music, progressive rock