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Jun 14, 1949 Ferryhill, England, United Kingdom 74 years old
English rock drummer
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Alan White Yes Drummer - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Alan White Yes Drummer
- Alan White (born 14 June 1949) is an English drummer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the progressive rock band Yes, which he joined in 1972.
- In 1969, he joined the Plastic Ono Band after John Lennon invited him to play at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival.
- White went on to play on other recordings from artists such as George Harrison, Ginger Baker's Air Force, and Terry Reid, and Lennon's "Imagine". White joined Yes in July 1972 as a replacement for original drummer, Bill Bruford.
- Following the death of bassist Chris Squire in 2015, White became the longest-remaining member in the band, having never left the group since joining. Additionally, White has performed on over 50 albums by other performers, notably Joe Cocker, Ginger Baker, and The Ventures.
- White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
