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Alan White (Yes drummer)
English rock drummer (1949–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan White (14 June 1949 – 26 May 2022) was an English musician, best known as the drummer from the band Yes. He also played on records by former Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison.
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Born | (1949-06-14)14 June 1949 Pelton, County Durham, England |
Died | 26 May 2022(2022-05-26) (aged 72) Newcastle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Progressive rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, piano |
Years active | 1967–2022 |
Labels | Atlantic Records |
Website | www.alanwhite.net |
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White was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.[1]
White died on 26 May 2022 at his home in Newcastle, Washington from a short-illness, aged 72.[2]