Join us in remembering Yes drummer Alan White (June 14, 1949 – May 26, 2022). Did you ever get to see him perform live? Here’s a clip from “Ritual,” recorded 20 years ago this month on May 13, 2004 in Madison Square Garden. The picture quality isn’t the best, but you can see the energy and enthusiasm in his performance. At age 13, Alan White joined his first band, The Downbeats, performing songs by Gerry and the Peacemakers, The Searchers, and The Beatles. Being a Beatles fan, it was a big momen

Remembering Yes drummer Alan White on the 50th anniversary of his first gig with Yes, which took place in Dallas, Texas. The recording available online is muddy, but link will be available in the comments for those curious. But here in this video (originally uploaded August 8, 2011), Tracy Bonham-Fine, Geoffrey Castle, and The Seattle Thunder teamed up with Alan White's band WHITE and the Synergia N.W. Orchestra to raise money and awareness for the city of Tacoma's music programs in public schoo

Drummer Alan White will always be regarded as a musician without peer. After working with legendary artists including John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ginger Baker, White joined YES (official) in 1972, becoming a key element in their sonic evolution. He masterfully handled the drum kit and showcased his extensive prog-rock percussion on epic tracks like "The Gates of Delirium". White's powerful yet nuanced beats on hits such as "Owner of A Lonely Heart" complimented the musical soundscapes and