Rick Wakeman hid his crippling 'arthritis' for 30 years fearing it would ruin his rock career. In fact, he didn't have it at all... - Daily Mail 23rd

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Almost 30 years ago, musician Rick Wakeman was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in his hands. But while he's never been afraid to talk about his other health problems - including alcohol poisoning and two heart attacks - he kept this other condition secret, desperately worried it would end his career (a long-time member of the band Yes as well as a solo musician, he's known as the 'keyboard wizard' for his speed of playing). Then, last month, he discovered he'd been misdiagnosed all along, as he tells RACHEL KAUFMAN.

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