The prog rock legend and renowned classical keyboardist has Hydrocephalus, a build-up of fluid in the brain

Rick Wakeman has made an announcement confirming he has undergone successful shunt brain surgery. The renowned classical keyboardist and prog rock legend and - who is known for his work with Yes, David Bowie, Sir Elton John, Marc Bolan, Cat Stevens and Lou Reed - has Hydrocephalus.

The condition is a build-up of fluid in the brain, which, if left untreated, can cause damage. Last week, he underwent a procedure where a thin tube called a shunt was implanted in his brain.

The excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain flows through the shunt to another part of your body and is absorbed into your blood, according to the NHS website. The 76-year-old musician also had spinal cord surger

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