Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman has announced a date at King George's Hall, Blackburn, in November.

Wakeman, who alongside Accrington-born Jon Anderson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week for his work with prog rock supergroup Yes will be heading to East Lancashire following the release of his new album Piano Portraits.

The album made history by becoming the first solo piano album to enter the UK top 10.

Tickets for the show on Thursday, November 2 go on sale at 10am on Friday from 0844 847 1664 or www.kinggeorgeshall.com