Alan White (Yes drummer)

Alan White
White in 2003
Background information
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, pop rock, hard rock
Occupations	Musician songwriter
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1967–2022
Labels	Atlantic Atco Arista Victory Sanctuary Eagle Frontiers Inside Out Music
Formerly of	Yes Ginger Baker's Air Force Plastic Ono Band Circa White The Syn
Website	alanwhite.net

Alan White (14 June 1949 – 26 May 2022) was an English drummer, best known for his almost 50-year tenure in the progressive rock band Yes. He joined Yes in 1972 as a replacement for original drummer Bill Bruford. He was the longest-serving member of the band and the only member besides original bassist Chris Squire never to leave.

In 1969, White joined John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, after Lennon invited him to play at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, followed by a show at the Lyceum Ballroom. He notably played drums on the singles "Instant Karma!" and "Imagine", as well as most of Lennon's 1971 Imagine album.^[1]

In addition to his work with Yes and John Lennon, White performed on over 50 albums by other musicians, notably George Harrison, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Terry Reid, Joe Cocker and The Ventures.^[2]

White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.^[3]