Your site is being passed around and mentioned to all ex A&M employees. Your site is great and I'd love to be a part. Thanks for your time and good luck. -- Joe James, Technical Manager, A&M Studios

I was just talking to Derek Alpert today...and we had a blast pawing around on this website together. I think it's so cool that you did this! -- Doreen Ringer-Ross

Thanks for doing such epic work on the site. Salut! -- Max Hutchinson

I love that you're keeping our history alive. -- Mary Ann Johnson, Artist Relations

Clyde Kaplan, Engineer, A&M Studios -- Thanks for putting together this great website about A&M Records.

It's a pretty interesting looking site and I'll check it out further. -- Robin Kirby, Western Regional Sales/Marketing Director

Thanks so much for keeping in touch and keeping so many of us in the loop! I couldn't agree more that A&M's biggest 'hit' is the legacy of warm comraderie and real friendship that our collective years there engendered. -- Cheryl McEnaney

I was just talking to Derek Alpert today...and we had a blast pawing around on this website together. I think it's so cool that you did this! -- Doreen Ringer-Ross

Thanks, this is a great site. -- Barbara West, Sr. Director of Business / Legal Affairs

Thank you for sharing with us and for your dedication to A&M Records. It's so wonderful to have a connection to my past. -- Sherry Jones Levy, A&M NYC

I'm always amazed every time I spend time on the site and imagine the enormous amount of work and time it has taken you to build this. It's a smorgasboard of history... -- Frann Altman

I love the website! -- Jewell Kumjian, A&M Studios Concierge

Wow Leslie!! Lots of great work here... Love what you did! -- Randy Alpert (Captain Badazz)

I'm so delighted to see it! Many of us have incredible memories and ongoing great comraderie from those years on The Lot....and I am so glad to see this happen now! -- Cheryl McEnaney, National Artist Development Manager

Congratulations on a great web site. Thanks for all your efforts in making this site. -- Bill Morgan, Director, Technical Engineering, A&M Studios

Keep up the great work on the site. -- Don Rodgers, Promotion Manager, Mid-Western Region, Canada

Thanks Les, I've spoken with more old friends from A&M in the last week than in the last decabe. All because of your site -- Alan Oken

I have enjoyed the A&M website you created and visit it often. -- Chuck Beeson, Art Director

Thanks for making the site and I'll be checking in to see what's happenin'. -- Richard Cottrell

I have nothing but positive things to say about you and what you have done to help keep alive the spirit of A&M. -- Al Marks (Promotion, Artist Development)

Thank you so much!! I love the A&M site. -- Toni Tennille

This is great to see all the names of all of the friends of such a very special place. Thank you! -- Leigh Jackson, Artist Development

Thanks so much for keeping in touch and keeping so many of us in the loop! I couldn't agree more that A&M's biggest 'hit' is the legacy of warm comraderie and real friendship that our collective years there engendered. -- Cheryl McEnaney

Just a brief note to say thanks for ALL you do in keeping us A&M-ers consistently in the know. My years there were so wonderful and filled with fond memories. Thanks for keeping that alive. -- Miriam Heiman

I am genuinely so happy to see this site--my daughter's picture is on the cover of one of those catalogs -- Rob Gold, Executive Director of Advertising and Merchandising, A&M Records

What a great site - Thank you for organizing it. You have continued the family spirit that Herb and Jerry worked so hard to create - and that is so hard to find otherwise. -- Sharon Steeley, Music Video Promotion

Congratulations on your internet site. I would like to be included on your staff list as I worked for A&M in Toronto and London. -- France Tetreault-Thomson, Assistant A&R

Thanks for all the work you do for the website. -- Gary Mannon, A&M Studios

This is a great web site on A&M. -- Gary Mannon, A&M Studios

Going through this site reminded me of what I loved about working for A&M. -- Colin Sowa

Thanks so much for all you do for all of us!!!! -- Monique Augusta

Going through this site reminded me of what I loved about working for A&M. -- Colin Sowa

Your website is absolutely ACE ACE ACE!!! It is great to see real top work and dedication towards a label that meant so much to many. -- Jay Schatz / Chris Skane, A&R / A&M Associated Labels

I just saw the A&M website, very impressive. -- Larry Weintraub, Vice President of A&R

Thanks for this site--best of luck with it! -- David Bradstreet

You have made me feel like I have come home safely to family, exactly what the A&M spirit was all about. -- Babs Stock

I love the website! -- Jewell Kumjian, A&M Studios Concierge

Thanks for putting together this great website about A&M Records. -- Clyde Kaplan, Engineer, A&M Studios

Thanks for all your hard work in gathering this fantastic web resource of one of the greatest companies that ever existed. -- Jim McCrary, Photographer

I love that you're keeping our history alive. -- Mary Ann Johnson, Artist Relations

You sure have a buzz going. I've had 3 emails from A&Mers today alone. Good luck! -- Andy French, Director, Artist Relations & Artist Development

The website is Great! It really took me back down memory lane. Keep up the good work and thank you! -- Janice Hague, International Promotions Manager, A&M Records GB

I've just discovered your web site. Holy smoke!!!!! -- Geoffrey B. Schulman, Director of A&R Administration, Los Angeles

Your knowledge and research is both amazing, and from what I viewed, about 98% accurate. -- Randy Alpert (Capt. Badazz)

A&M Records was home to me in the '70s. Chuck, Brenda, Gil, Marsha, Rita Ross and family gave me my first intro to the music business and put me on the right track to my own family and an historic artistic career. Love to all. -- Ron Artis, Almo/Irving Music

Pretty cool site. Nice to see that the history of the label - which was its greatest asset - has not been forgotten. -- Brandon Costas, Sales Coordinator

Thank you Leslie. -- Al Cafaro, CEO, A&M Records

Your website is absolutely ACE ACE ACE!!! It is great to see real top work and dedication towards a label that meant so much to many. -- Jay Schatz / Chris Skane, A&R / A&M Associated Labels

Great site I just stumbled across, would appreciate my 'all access pass'. -- Jimmy Zisson, General Manager of A&M Records, New York

...very fun to see this....Many thanks for your efforts....Best -- Juliea 'Jools' Clarke

Fantastic Site! Great Work! -- Jean Pierre Guilbert, V.P. Promotion & Artist Development (A&M Canada)

Great site I just stumbled across, would appreciate my 'all access pass'. -- Jimmy Zisson, General Manager of A&M Records, New York

This is a great site! Thanks for keeping the memories alive.... -- Jerimaya Grabher

Wow, what an incredible site you've created! I can't believe you have not only the names of the Carpenters, but of even the real carpenters like the La Prell twins, etc. -- Jim McCrary, Photographer

It's good to see someone reminding us of the special organization A&M was -- John Hawkins (Edenstreet)

...very fun to see this....Many thanks for your efforts....Best -- Juliea 'Jools' Clarke

I have nothing but positive things to say about you and what you have done to help keep alive the spirit of A&M. -- Al Marks (Promotion, Artist Development)

Thanks so much Les. It's really an amazing site. -- Janette Rogers Sarabia, Director of Artist Relations

What a great site, lots of memories. -- Paul McKenna

Great site...thanks Leslie. -- J. B. Brenner

The website is Great! It really took me back down memory lane. Keep up the good work and thank you! -- Janice Hague, International Promotions Manager, A&M Records GB

This is a great site! Thanks for keeping the memories alive.... -- Jerimaya Grabher

Great site....brings back a lot of memories. -- Aaron Jacoves, Director of A&R

Your site is being passed around and mentioned to all ex A&M employees. Your site is great and I'd love to be a part. Thanks for your time and good luck. -- Joe James, Technical Manager, A&M Studios

This is totally great. Brings back great memories of my years in Canada. -- Charly Prevost

I had such a good time at A&M, so it's nice to still feel part of it. Keep up the good work with the website. -- Alex Hutchinson, A&M Records, Ltd., Art Department

Thanks, Les! It's so wonderful that you are so involved with the website. I have such fantastic memories of my time spent at A&M. It was definitely a magical place. -- Stacie Surabian, A&M Sales

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You sure have a buzz going. I've had 3 emails from A&Mers today alone. Good luck! -- Andy French, Director, Artist Relations & Artist Development

What a fabulous site! It certainly brings back a lot of memories… -- David Browde, College Promotions

Thank you so much for all of your help. It is a great site. Thank you for helping to keep these bands relevant. -- Andrea Bricklin (Bricklin)

Thanks for doing such epic work on the site. Salut! -- Max Hutchinson

Thanks for this ambitious and remarkable site. Just bouncing around inside the site the other day brought back so many really wonderful memories of the time and place and people when magic was possible and all lights were green. -- Corb Donohue, National Director of Public Relations

Thanks Leslie for doing this. It's great to have this resource. You're awesome for keeping it going. -- Carmen DeVida

Kudos to you for recognizing possibly the ultimate artist/people friendly label. -- Ed Rivadavia, Northern Midwest Promotion Manager

This site is AMAZING! THANK YOU! As a fan...and as someone humbled and honored to be ON this list. Outstanding. -- Monte Warden

Thank you so much!! I love the A&M site. -- Toni Tennille

Congratulations Leslie on all the good work you do for the A&M community. -- Al Cafaro, President and CEO, A&M Records

Thanks the site is awesome! -- David Abrahams, Audio Librarian

I came across the site by co-incidence - congratulations! A great initiative and nicely done. -- Russ Curry, VP European Operations

It's a pretty interesting looking site and I'll check it out further. -- Robin Kirby, Western Regional Sales/Marketing Director

Thanks so much Les. It's really an amazing site. -- Janette Rogers Sarabia, Director of Artist Relations

Thanks for this ambitious and remarkable site. Just bouncing around inside the site the other day brought back so many really wonderful memories of the time and place and people when magic was possible and all lights were green. -- Corb Donohue, National Director of Public Relations

Thanks for making the site and I'll be checking in to see what's happenin'. -- Richard Cottrell

Thanks for all your amazing work with keeping us all connected. -- Doria Leong

This is totally great. Brings back great memories of my years in Canada. -- Charly Prevost

Congratulations on your internet site. I would like to be included on your staff list as I worked for A&M in Toronto and London. -- France Tetreault-Thomson, Assistant A&R

Clyde Kaplan, Engineer, A&M Studios -- Thanks for putting together this great website about A&M Records.

A friend forwarded the link to your site, it's amazing! -- Monique McGuffin, Graphics Coordinator

Wow, what an incredible site you've created! I can't believe you have not only the names of the Carpenters, but of even the real carpenters like the La Prell twins, etc. -- Jim McCrary, Photographer

Glad to know that you have set up this site. What a neat way to stay in touch. Great job! -- Xander Smith (Other Star People)

Your knowledge and research is both amazing, and from what I viewed, about 98% accurate. -- Randy Alpert (Capt. Badazz)

You're right about the specialness of A&M. It's so hard to explain, but it really was unique. A Camelot, if you will. Thanks for your efforts -- Richard Pachter, Promotions

Fantastic Site! Great Work! -- Jean Pierre Guilbert, V.P. Promotion & Artist Development (A&M Canada)

It is great to have a site for the A&M family. -- Mary (Sukkestad) Mack, Executive Secretary, International Dept.

Rick Wakeman References

The reference sources are from major music trade publications and newspapers worldwide. You can sort the list by the article title or the publication date.

Reference Title Sort ascending	Date
Why I Said No to Yes. Chris Welch. Melody Maker.	1974-6
White Rock (SP 4614) review. Record World, 24.	1977-2-19
White Rock (SP 4614) review. Billboard, 62.	1977-2-19
Wakeman's Epic Journey. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 49:16.	1974-1-26
Wakeman's 'Journey' Exhibits True Genius. Mitchell Kanner. Record World, 30.	1974-11-2
Wakeman: Next Stop, the Gods. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 50:30.	1975-4-5
Wakeman: Myths and Legends. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 49:21.	1974-9-14
Wakeman: Full Steam Ahead. B. Harrigan. Melody Maker, 49:13.	1975-2-7
Wakeman: British Groups Have Gone Over the Top. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 49:34.	1974-4-13
Wakeman U.K. Solo. Billboard.	1973-5-27
Wakeman to Premiere New LP On Wembley Ice. Record World, 6.	1975-4-12
Wakeman to Portray Merlin the Magician, RPM, 2.	1975-5-3
Wakeman Sets Solid Concert. Rolling Stone, 152:16.	1974-1-17
Wakeman Puts Self On Ice. Down Beat, 10.
Wakeman On the Attack With His Birotron. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 51:31.	1976-7-10
Wakeman LP Gold. Record World, 20.	1974-9-21
Wakeman Follies. M. Watts. Melody Maker, 50:8.	1975-6-7
Wakeman Exits Alps To Do Film LP Plugs. Roman Kozak. Billboard, 89:32.	1977-4-16
Wakeman Euro Tour. Record World, 8.	1976-2-7
Timely Visit (photo). Record World, 55.	1977-4-23
The Wizard Of Yes. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 48:31.	1973-2-24
The Sound Of Rick Wake, Man. Michael Dolgy, RPM, 5.	1975-10-11
The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (SP 4361) review. RPM, 19.	1973-3-31
The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Ian MacDonald. NME.	1975-4
The Myths and Legends Of King Arthur (SP 4515) review. RPM, 16.	1975-5-10
The Myths and Legends Of King Arthur (SP 4515) review. Record World, 1.	1975-4-12
The Myths and Legends Of King Arthur (SP 4515) review. Ed Ward. Rolling Stone.	1975
The Myths and Legends Of King Arthur (AMLH 64515) review. Music Week, 16.	1975-4-5
The "Board Of Guv'nors." Melody Maker, 54:37.	1979-9-15
Talks Underway For Wakeman/Toronto Symphony Coupling. RPM, 2.	1974-8-10
Talent In Action. Billboard, 87:33.	1975-10-25
Talent In Action. Billboard, 87:26.	1975-6-21
Six Wives of Henry VIII (SP 4361) Review. Record World, 14.	1973-3-10
Six Wives of Henry VIII (SP 4361) Review. Billboard, 52.	1973-3-10
Sentimental Journey. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 48:8-9.	1974-1-19
Scott n' Rick. Record World, 10.	1973-6-16
Rick’s Vision Of Music. Mike Ledgerwood. Melody Maker, 9.	1976-1
Rick's Solo: a Tuneful Epic-Journey to the Center of the Earth. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 49:34.	1974-4-13
Rick's Journey To the Unknown. Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 51:19.	1976-3-6
Rick Wakeman. D. Miland. Contemporary Keyboard, 5:30-32.	1979-2
Rick Wakeman: The Venue. Terri Anderson. Music Week, 42.	1979-9-1
Rick Wakeman: the Caped Crusader. D. Wooding. Melody Maker, 53:12.	1978-7-15
Rick Hopes You'll Like His Solo LP--Please! M. Plummer. Melody Maker, 47:31.	1972-12-16
Rick Ends E. R. E. Melody Maker, 51:4.	1976-7-31
Rhapsodies. Phil Sutcliffe. Sounds.	1979-6
Rhapsodies (SP 6501) Reviews. Record World, 1.	1979-6-30
Rhapsodies (SP 6501) Reviews. Cash Box, 11.	1979-6-23
Rhapsodies (SP 6501) Reviews. Billboard, 66.	1979-6-30
Records: the Six Wives Of Henry VIII. Rolling Stone, 137:69.	1973-6-21
Records: the Six Wives Of Henry VIII. Crawdaddy, 26:86-7.	1973-7
Records: the Myths and Legends Of King Arthur. Rolling Stone, 189:61.	1975-6-19
Records: Criminal. Rolling Stone, 257:54.	1978-1-26
Records: Criminal. Contemporary Keyboard, 4:64.	1978-4
Records; Rhapsodies. Hi Fi/Mus Am, 29:149.	1979-10
Records; Rhapsodies. Contemporary Keyboard, 5:86.	1979-11
Performance. Rolling Stone, 191:70.	1975-7-17
Palace Party: Wakeman's Battle of the Monsters! Chris Welch. Melody Maker, 48:8-9.	1974-8-3
No Earthly Connection. Phil Sutcliffe. Sounds.	1976-3
No Earthly Connection. Phil Sutcliffe. Sounds.	1976-4
No Earthly Connection. Chris Welch. Melody Maker.	1976-4
Music Capitals of the World. Billboard, 50.	1975-4-19
Lisztomania: Kiss Me Where the Sun Shines. J. Uhelski. Creem, 7:76-8.	1976-1
Lisztomania (SP 4546) review. Record World, 14.	1975-11-1
Liszten to Rick! Chris Welch. Melody Maker.	1975-5
Legend Rick Still Refusing to ‘Turn That Racket Down.’ Tim Fletcher. Burton (Staffordshire, England) Mail.	2011-9-9
Journey's Start. A. Rudis. Melody Maker, 49:23.	1974-9-28
Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Jaan Uhelszki. Creem.	1975-2
Journey To the Center Of the Wax: Rick Wakeman's Split Level Dome. J. Uhelski. Creem, 6:44-7.	1975-2
Journey To the Center Of the Stage. Cameron Crowe. Rolling Stone, 179:32-5.	1975-1-30
Journey to Lisztomania (photo). Record World, 41.	1975-10-25
Ice Show Review. Variety, 279:64.	1975-6-18
I’m So Straight I’m a Weirdo (AMS 7510) review. Music Week, 22.	1980-3-1
Henry VIII's Yes Man. J. Swenson. Crawdaddy, 27:26-7.	1973-8
Festival Hall, London. Chris Welch. Melody Maker.	1974-1
Electronics In Rock: the New Superstars Play Multikeyboards. R. Henschen. Mus J, 37:14-17.	1979-3
Electric Keyboards. Rob Partridge et al. Melody Maker, 48:40-43.	1973-6-23
Criminal Record. Robert A. Hull. Creem.	1978-3
Criminal Record (SP 4660) review. Record World, 18.	1977-11-26
Concert Reviews. Variety, 280:60.	1975-10-15
Concert Reviews. Variety, 276:62.	1974-10-16
Concert Review. Steven Friedel. Billboard, 86:18.	1974-10-26
Caught. Down Beat, 41:27.	1974-12-5
Caught In the Act. Melody Maker, 51:20.	1976-4-17
Anne (1430) Review. Record World, 12.	1973-5-26
Anne (1430) Review. Cash Box, 24.	1973-5-26
Alumni Predominate. Bob Kirsch. Billboard, 3.	1974-9-14
Albums: White Rock. Melody Maker, 52:22.	1977-2-19
Albums: the Myths and Legends Of King Arthur. Melody Maker, 50:37.	1975-3-29
Albums: Rhapsodies. Melody Maker, 54:28.	1979-5-26
Albums; Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record. Melody Maker, 52:19.	1977-11-5
A Visit From Wakeman (photo). Cash Box, 56.	1977-4-23