Yes drummer Alan White

Yes drummer Alan White has died, aged 72, his wife Gigi has confirmed.In a statement on White's Facebook page, Gigi said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, ...

"Alan is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and May White (née Thrower), his sister-in-law, Mindi Hall, and many loyal furry companions. "Alan joined Yes on July 27, 1972, and with only three days to learn the music, Yes opened their US tour before 15,000 fans in Dallas, Texas on July 30, 1972. Alan subsequently worked with many artists for the Apple label, including Billy Preston, Rosetta Hightower, and Doris Troy.

Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; bandmate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him”

After the death of Squire in 2015, White became the longest continuously serving Yes band member. He soon performed on the 1973 live record Yessongs and that same year’s studio album Tales From Topographic Oceans. White would go on to perform on many of Yes’ biggest hits, including “Love Will Find a Way,” “Changes,” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” In 1976, he released his only solo album, Ramshackled. After Yes broke up in the early 1980s, White and founding bassist Chris Squire formed a project with Jimmy Page called XYZ; the band only produced a few demos.

The star, who was born in 1949 in County Durham, died peacefully at home after a short illness. “The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,” ...

“The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,” the band said. ‘The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,’ the band said rogressive rock titans Yes have announced the death of drummer Alan White at the age of 72.

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

He worked with a variety of bands in the 1960s and then in 1969 received what he thought was a prank phone call pretending to be Lennon. "Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world, band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him." In a social media post, the band said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness.

The star, who was born in 1949 in Pelton, near Chester le Street, died peacefully at home after a short illness.

And of course to Yes fans all over the globe. To whole family of Yes my deepest condolences. Tributes have already been pouring in for the much-love drummer.

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.

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

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

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.