Rick Wakeman Recovers After Successful Brain Surgery

Rick Wakeman, the renowned keyboardist and former member of the progressive rock band Yes, has undergone successful brain surgery to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder that prompted him to postpone his United States tour earlier this year. The 76-year-old musician shared the update on his official website this week, confirming the procedure took place last week following diagnostic tests in September.

Wakeman first rescheduled his American tour dates over the summer due to health complications from the condition, which affects hearing, vision, balance, and mobility. Normal pressure hydrocephalus is treatable through interventions like the corrective shunt surgery he received, aimed at alleviating fluid buildup in the brain. He described the operation as "very successful" and noted he is now recuperating at home in England, supported by his wife and pets. "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," Wakeman wrote.

The musician also plans to perform at two Saving Strays charity...