County Durham, died peacefully at home after a short illness. “The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,” the band said.
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.
https://t. co/FjaCeYhUk2 pic. twitter. com/nPsL8m3XhHThey said White had been “looking forward” to the forthcoming UK tour and to celebrating his 50th anniversary with Yes, who he joined in 1972 for their Close to the Edge tour.
Several health setbacks since 2016 had limited White’s appearances on recent tours, when he joined the group on stage towards the end of each set “to great applause”, Yes said.
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