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Zoneboy · 05-26-2022, 02:03 PM

https://wmgk.com/2022/05/26/yes-drum...te-dies-at-72/

Alan White, longtime drummer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Yes, has died. He was 72.

White’s death was confirmed in a statement from the band reading, “It is with deep sadness that YES announce Alan White, their much-loved drummer and friend of 50 years, has passed away, aged 72, after a short illness. The news has shocked and stunned the entire YES family. Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic Close To The Edge album, where Alan’s journey with YES began in July 1972. He recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi. Alan passed away, peacefully at home.”

The band’s statement continued and served as a tribute to White adding, “Alan is considered to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. He was born in 1949 in County Durham and joined YES on 30th July 1972 for the Close to the Edge Tour. He had previously worked with John Lennon’s Plastic Ono band after a phone call in 1969 to play at the Toronto Rock Festival. Alan continued working with Lennon including on the Imagine album and with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass. He also worked with several other musicians over the years, including Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Joe Cocker, Gary Wright, Doris Troy and Billy Preston to name but a few. Alan White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of YES in 2017.”

The statement concluded, “A number of health setbacks since 2016, had restricted Alan’s time on stage with YES on recent tours with Jay Schellen filling in and Alan joining the band, to great applause, towards the end of each set. YES will dedicate their 50th Anniversary Close to the Edge UK Tour in June to White.”

Dude111 · 05-26-2022, 06:53 PM

Wow very sad Zoneboy!!

ABlairican Pie · 05-27-2022, 06:48 AM

Very sad to lose a legendary drummer for one of the most accomplished bands in rock. It was sad enough to lose bassist Chris Squire from Yes ten years ago to leukemia. I was fortunate to see Yes in Seattle in 1984 during the '90125' tour. Not the classic lineup, but still a great show regardless. I read that Alan White lived here in Washington at that time.

It would have been great to see him do a fiftieth-anniversary tour behind 'Close To the Edge', a prog-rock classic.

AB · 05-27-2022, 06:25 PM

Rest in peace.

05-26-2022, 02:03 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Yes Drummer Alan White (1949-2022) https://wmgk.com/2022/05/26/yes-drum...te-dies-at-72/ Alan White, longtime drummer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Yes, has died. He was 72. White’s death was confirmed in a statement from the band reading, “It is with deep sadness that YES announce Alan White, their much-loved drummer and friend of 50 years, has passed away, aged 72, after a short illness. The news has shocked and stunned the entire YES family. Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic Close To The Edge album, where Alan’s journey with YES began in July 1972. He recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi. Alan passed away, peacefully at home.” The band’s statement continued and served as a tribute to White adding, “Alan is considered to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. He was born in 1949 in County Durham and joined YES on 30th July 1972 for the Close to the Edge Tour. He had previously worked with John Lennon’s Plastic Ono band after a phone call in 1969 to play at the Toronto Rock Festival. Alan continued working with Lennon including on the Imagine album and with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass. He also worked with several other musicians over the years, including Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Joe Cocker, Gary Wright, Doris Troy and Billy Preston to name but a few. Alan White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of YES in 2017.” The statement concluded, “A number of health setbacks since 2016, had restricted Alan’s time on stage with YES on recent tours with Jay Schellen filling in and Alan joining the band, to great applause, towards the end of each set. YES will dedicate their 50th Anniversary Close to the Edge UK Tour in June to White.”

05-27-2022, 06:48 AM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Very sad to lose a legendary drummer for one of the most accomplished bands in rock. It was sad enough to lose bassist Chris Squire from Yes ten years ago to leukemia. I was fortunate to see Yes in Seattle in 1984 during the '90125' tour. Not the classic lineup, but still a great show regardless. I read that Alan White lived here in Washington at that time. It would have been great to see him do a fiftieth-anniversary tour behind 'Close To the Edge', a prog-rock classic.
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05-26-2022, 06:53 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,864	Wow very sad Zoneboy!!

05-27-2022, 06:25 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.