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Alan White, drummer for Yes and John Lennon, has died aged 72

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https://t.co/FjaCeYhUk2 pic.twitter.com/nPsL8m3XhH— YESofficial (@yesofficial) May 26, 2022White was also a member of John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band, having been recruited by the former Beatles frontman in 1969.

He played on eight tracks on Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ album, including the title track and ‘Gimme Some Truth’. He also notably featured on Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma!’ and George Harrison’s third studio album ‘All Things Must Pass’.As well as his work with Yes, White played with numerous bands throughout his career such as The Downbeats, Billy Fury’s band the Gamblers, Happy Magazine, Alan Price Big Band, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Terry Reid, Joe Cocker and The Ventures.White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.The statement from the band concluded: “YES will dedicate their 50th Anniversary Close to the Edge UK Tour in June to White.”The tour is due to begin on June 15 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, with news of European dates to come.You can see some of the many tributes to White here:Absolutely stunned to wake up to the news of Alan White’s passing.

His playing for the past 50 yrs was a massive influence on me & I’ve had the honor of spending much time together thru the years.

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