RICK WAKEMAN Is 'Doing Really Well' After Undergoing 'Corrective' Brain Surgery
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YES keyboard legend Rick Wakeman says that he is "doing really well" after undergoing "corrective" brain surgery last week to address some of the "health issues" that forced the postponement of his 2025 U.S. tour.
In a message posted to his official web site, Wakeman wrote: "As many of you may be aware, a few months ago I had to reschedule my American tour because of health issues as I was diagnosed with the neurological disorder 'normal pressure hydrocephalus' and following hospitalised operational tests in September, I had the necessary corrective 'shunt' brain surgery last week which I am pleased to say was very successful and I am now recuperating at home being cared for by my lovely wife and our wonderful furry healing animals!
"I have to take things easy for a while but have been told by my surgeon that I will be perfectly fine to travel to America for the tour with my son Oliver in March and will be fine for all future engagements after that — and I will also be fine for the 2 Saving Strays charity concerts in Norwich and Ipswich on December 19th and 20th.
"I am also pleased to say that it doesn't seem to have affected my piano playing in any way as I still seem to be very capable of hitting the odd wrong note here and there when I lose my concentration!! Once again, I'd like to thank everybody who wished me well over the last few months for a speedy recovery as it really did mean a lot to me.
"Thanks again… Rick".
Earlier today (Monday, November 24),Wakeman took to his account on X (formerly Twitter) to write: "a big thank you for all the lovely messages ..... I'm doing really well and driving my lovely wife nuts !!!"
Wakeman's rescheduled U.S. tour will kick off in March 2026, and will feature him performing with his son, and fellow keyboardist, Oliver. The trek, dubbed "Wakeman & Son", will mark the first time that Rick has toured with Oliver. Rick and Oliver "will be performing music which ranges from their joint musical heritage to their latest recordings."
Rick said in a statement: "It's always an honor for me to share the stage with one of my wonderful children, and for the first time, it's a thrill to be actually doing a tour with my eldest son Oliver. I know it will be very special — especially if, on the odd occasion, he buys me dinner!!"
The 13-date "Wakeman & Son" tour will launch March 11, 2026 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and will run through a March 29 concert in Red Bank, New Jersey.
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
