Elton's Foreword.

ELTON: From One Piano Man to Another

Elton John has written the foreword to Caped Crusader: Rick Wakeman in the 1970s, the just published authorized biography of the former Yes keyboardist written by Dan Wooding.

In part, Elton writes, "Rick's mastery of electronic instruments only adds to his abilities, and I think it is fair to say he was one of the reasons I stuck to the piano. I also admire his attitude to stage shows -- always willing to take a gamble, but never sacrificing his musical ideals, [and] just as important, never losing his sense of humor and his sense of the ridiculous. Anyone who can put on an ice show...must be all right. I must add that Rick loves cars and is a fanatic when it comes to soccer. Therefore, he and I have an unbreakable bond..."