Keith vs Rick

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   I prefer Wakeman's work with Yes - think of 'Awaken' for example - to Emerson's often too circus-like playing (and ruthless stealing from classical composers). Plus contribution with e.g. Strawbs - and the solo career too, though very uneven.

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Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Keith Emerson	19	[41.30%]
Rick Wakeman	27	[58.70%]
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Matti Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 15 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 2122	Posted: May 11 2005 at 03:31
	I prefer Wakeman's work with Yes - think of 'Awaken' for example - to Emerson's often too circus-like playing (and ruthless stealing from classical composers). Plus contribution with e.g. Strawbs - and the solo career too, though very uneven.

nacho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 18 2004 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 521	Posted: May 11 2005 at 03:16
	Wakeman as a performer for me, but Emerson gets the vote for his composition skills. Maybe Wakeman could have my vote had he written just 1/10 of the "music" he wrote...

marktheshark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 24 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1695	Posted: May 10 2005 at 19:58
	The debate that's been going on for decades. Let's here it.