Original sentence: Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards.Richard Christopher Wakeman (born May 18, 1949 in Perivale, London, United Kingdom) is a British keyboard player best known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group Yes
Edited sentence: He is a classically trained pianist and has been highly acclaimed for his virtuosity.He is also a raconteur and stand up comedian.He is best known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group Yes.In his early years he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards, and his name has become a byword for a keyboard player surrounded by a vast array of equipment.Richard Christopher Wakeman (born May 18, 1949 in Perivale, London, United Kingdom) is a respected and influential British keyboard player