Alan White

Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died at 72.

White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s. His family said he began piano lessons at age 6 and took up the drums when he was 12. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125.”

The musician, who was born in 1949 in County Durham, died peacefully at home after a short illness. | ITV News Tyne Tees.

“The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,” the band said. Yes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, alongside Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra and Journey. Progressive rock titans Yes have announced the death of drummer Alan White at the age of 72.

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White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s. “A voice announced, ‘Hello, this is John Lennon,’” White said. His family said he began piano lessons at age 6 and playing the drums when he was 12. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125." White stayed with the band through its many iterations. The post said he died at his Seattle-area home Thursday after a brief illness.

English drummer Alan White has died at the age of 72 after a short illness.

Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72.

His began piano lessons at the age of six and playing the drums when he was 12. "A voice announced, 'Hello, this is John Lennon'," White said. In a band noted for frequent lineup changes, White was a constant and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.

Alan White, the British drummer who played in the progressive rock band Yes and featured on John Lennon's "Imagine," has died at the age of 72.

When White joined Yes in July 1972, he had just three days to learn the songs before the start of a big US tour, his family said. except when behind his drum kit where he was so powerful and creative. He was such a gentle soul...

English drummer Alan White has died at the age of 72 after a short illness.

Tributes flood in for Yes drummer Alan White who has died aged 72 Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72 Yes and John Lennon's Imagine drummer Alan White dies aged 72

Jon Anderson, Carl Palmer, Rick Wakeman, Mike Portnoy, Yoko Ono, Questlove and many more have paid tribute to Yes drummer Alan White, who has died at the ...

Ludwig Dums: "We're heartbroken to hear the news on the passing of Ludwig artist and drumming icon Alan White. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to all his friends and family. The Warner Music Family is mourning Alan’s passing and are sending our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and bandmates as well as his multitude of his fans." The world beyond just got one of the great rhythm sections of Squire and White." Warner Music Group: "When Alan joined Yes 50 years ago, he had to learn the band’s entire tour repertoire in just three days before they hit the road – a momentous achievement that reflected the highest level of artistry that he maintained throughout his career. Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC): "Shocked and saddened to hear of the death of an old friend Alan White, drummer of Yes, John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band and many others. God Bless you Alan, you will live on in the music of Yes." I’ll post something soon about my memories of working with Alan in Yes. Dad and I spoke earlier to talk about Alan too." Oliver Wakeman: "I heard the very sad new about the passing of Alan White earlier today from the Yes management. Geoff Downes: "Today I lost a great brother and friend, the loveliest guy you’ll ever hope to meet. We had such a fantastic summer together on the Royal Affair Tour. Being on stage to sing Imagine with Yes and with Alan on drums was a very special moment I will always remember. My thoughts and love go out to all his family." Obviously his playing with Yes for the past 50 years was a massive influence on me, but also his playing with both John Lennon and George Harrison was as well.

Alan White, best known as drummer for progressive rock band Yes, has died at age 72, his family confirmed on social media Thursday.

Following another lineup change, Yes, with White still behind the drum kit, reinvented itself in the 1980s as a harder edged band that appealed to younger listeners more attuned to heavy metal and the visual cues of music videos. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125." White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s.

Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72.

White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125.” White stayed with the band through its many iterations.