Rick Wakeman CBE (@GrumpyOldRick) / X

Rick Wakeman CBE

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Rick Wakeman CBE

@GrumpyOldRick

Musician , Perpetual Weight Loss Failure and Grumpy Old Man.

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Joined September 2011

Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Feb 5, 2024
thanks to all who sent messages after the passing of my best mate Ian Lavender. We lived near to each other & he was the closest I had to a brother. I saw him shortly before he left us & we held hands . Words weren't necessary. His wife Miki has been truly amazing and strong x x
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Jul 30, 2019
Yesterday, despite the best medical and veterinary care , our beloved George finally lost his battle against his severe thyroid & renal disease. Teaser & Harry can't understand why he's not around this morning & nor can we. It's so desperately sad. The floor is awash with tears.
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Jul 23, 2025
Ozzy has left us ......and left us with amazing memories and will will miss him greatly........Isn't it about time the UK had it's own Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ?........
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Aug 26, 2021
I desperately want to see Pen's plane arrive back safely ...I am saying my prayers for him , his team and the dogs , but I am fast losing faith in so many of our political leaders (so called) around the world. ...... there is so much that is wrong. It makes me very very sad.
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Sep 9, 2023
Yesterday was so desperately sad. Amidst floods of tears, we said goodbye to our beautiful rescue dog Garo who had been suffering so much. He's deservedly at peace now & we will never forget him. He brought so much love into or lives & the lives of all who met him. RIP Garo-Bear
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Jun 12, 2021
Thank you so much to everybody who sent kind words of congrats re my CBE.....when the letter first arrived I had to read it three times as I was sure it was about someone else . ....
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Mar 6, 2024
Having lost Ian Lavender and Dave Myers and 2 other close friends in the last couple of weeks , I am trying to stay positive as they would have wished me and all the friends' they have left behind ....but it's not easy .
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Dec 3, 2019
Floods of tears in the Wakeman household yesterday as Harry finally lost his fight for life . He's up in cat heaven now with George chasing leaves and Rachel and I will miss him so much . Our pets have always been more than pets . They are family, as indeed all pets should be.
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Apr 6, 2022
I hope my dad was watching from above (he'd be 107 now) as he would have been so proud .....and my mum too ......it was a wonderful day
Andrea Cook 🧷 💙
@F3Lollipops
Apr 5, 2022
Ahh, look at @GrumpyOldRick getting his CBE. Fabulous! 📷: Aaron Chown/PA
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Feb 10, 2025
sadly since Twitter became X , I have been losing followers in their droves and so I am going to give it until the end of the year and like a lot of my mates , seriously consider closing it down ..... sad, because it's been a lot of fun in the past
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
May 27, 2022
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan yesterday. He was such a gentle soul...except when behind his drum kit where he was so powerful and creative. I will miss you brother
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Jan 23, 2023
I dare not put in writing what I think should happen to this low life family
Angie KaranⓋ🌱
@angie_karan
Jan 23, 2023
A family affair! 💔 What did this precious animal do to them? 💔
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Dec 24, 2022
May I wish all my fellow tweeters a very merry Xmas and a happy and healthy new year ........ let's all do our best to make 2023 very special
Rick Wakeman CBE
@GrumpyOldRick
Apr 24, 2019
Our beloved black pussy cat George is very unwell with possible kidney failure and other serious worries. He's currently with our wonderful vet , so fingers crossed. No sleep for us last night with lots of prayers for the little fellah. Like all pets should be , George is family.