A legendary musician known for his work with progressive rock band Yes has taken his talents to an unexpected audience—150 bears confined in a Vietnamese sanctuary. The pianist performed at the facility to draw attention to the animals still trapped in so-called "bile farms," where they endure harsh conditions. His concert aimed to highlight the plight of bears suffering in captivity, offering both entertainment and a call for change. The rare performance marks a shift from his usual stages to a cause-driven setting.
Former Yes musician plays at sanctuary to raise awareness of animals that remain stuck in cages at ‘bile farms’ Rick Wakeman has played to all kinds of people around the globe, but he has now performed to an audience he had never encountered before – an enclosure of 150 bears.The former Yes musician, who has gone on to have a prolific solo career, played the piano at a Vietnamese bear sanctuary. Continue reading...
