A Tribute to Alan White (1949-2022)

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Very sad to hear of the passing of Alan White, being a big Yes fan for most of my life.

[@ArtB414]

I can imagine Chris Squire giving Alan big welcome hug in heaven and saying: "There's Lemmy here and Neil Peart. Recently Vangelis and Klaus Shulze came in... even a goodfella Ray Liotta joined in a minute ago. You'll meet all guys later, but now let's go straight to the studio in basement - i have to play you a couple ideas" EDIT: Alan says "that's great, i just brought Andy Fletcher with me".

[@btsr2553]

I'm with you there. All those great musicians of the 70s and 80s. Why do they have to go now? So sad, what this world has lost in the last few days and weeks. R.I.P. Andrew "Fletch" Fletcher R.I.P. Alan White R.I.P. Klaus Schulze R.I.P. Evangelos Odysseas "Vangelis" Papathanassiou R.I.P. Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister R.I.P. Neil Ellwood Peart R.I.P. Carlos Marin (Il Divo) - One of the greatest voice ever! I heard him live! R.I.P. Marvin Lee "Meat Loaf" Aday

[@jdmresearch]

Nice. Ian McDonald, Lake and Palmer, Boz Burrell, gordon haskell, Ian Wallace, Peter Bardens, Keith Tippett, Hugh Hopper, Allan Holdsworth, John Wetton... I mean, the list is so long it's depressing. I apologize for being so negative, but it's just sad. These were my heroes, members of a time that won't come back. Can you imagine a time in which something like Tubular Bells was the #1 album in terms of sales? Anyway... cheers (I guess)

[@brunovallesmunoz4757]

He took the near impossible mission to fill Bill Bruford shoes in Yes....And he did it very well!!!! Rip master!

[@drummer78]

John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band, “Imagine”, George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass”….Yes…what a legendary musician.

[@nikolademitri731]

I didn’t know he played on those too, that’s awesome, all great albums! RIP 🤘✌️🙏♾

[@ДмитрийЗайденберг]

@@nikolademitri731 on ATMP he was one of several drummers but on "Imagine" he was the only drummer. And there is also Lennon's "Live Piece In Toronto"... Gone a bit too soon, Alan:(

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

yep, alan white played drums on lennon's "live peace in toronto" with clapton and klaus voorman. i didn't know he played on "imagine" too. you know, some cat named alan white played on the beatles single "love me do." i always wondered if that was THE alan white. alan, you made my world a better place to live. and that was a tough task in itself!

[@bluebird925]

@@cjmacq-vg8um Very good guess, but I believe it was Andy White who played drums on "Love Me Do" in 1962. Andy White passed away some years ago.

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

@@bluebird925 ... damn it, you're right. you know i've been mixing andy's name up with alan's for 40 years. i'm so embarrassed. one thing for sure, i won't make that mistake again. thanks for the correction.

[@Drumdude74]

He was a very talented drummer, may he rest in peace. Nice words Pete.

[@55victorf]

I am a huge YES fan grettings from Lisbon 🇵🇹 RIP Alan

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Damn, Pete. Being a geezer here at 66, well aware that the inevitable is always coming. So we should celebrate those whose time we share and enjoy their time with us though it is still sad when they step off the planet and leave us behind. Thanks, Alan, for all great music you helped to create. R.I.P. Thanks to you, too, Pete, for always doing these tributes.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

Well said my friend from another 66 year old youngster. Very sad about this news and about Vangelis's passing last week or so, another Yes connection through Jon Anderson.

[@robertbruner7429]

At least, unlike the classical musicians and composers of yesteryear, we have the recordings. Five hundred years from now their music will still exist. But I'm 66 too, and I totally get what you're saying. These guys were icons of our generation, and watching them pass is sad and unpleasant.

[@paolocontarin5237]

RIP Alan and thanks for your beautiful drumming....

[@analogkid1963]

Saw yes twice Manchester and Liverpool...blessed ❤️

[@ZalMoxis]

A really superb drummer... RIP Alan.

[@Bobmacca64]

Neil Peart and Lee Kerslake in 2020, Charlie Watts in 2021, Taylor Hawkins and Alan in 2022...Wonderful drummers leaving us one after the other...:( RIP, Alan White.

[@MrHolmgren194]

Yes, it`s a bummer for sure. My favourite drummer left us this year also, Ronnie Tutt, played with Elvis 69-77, also played on one or two Billy Joel albums, Neil Diamond, The dead (or Jerry Garcia), and many more. Rest in peace guys.

[@preving]

great drummers. this is a sad day

[@tommypwood672]

@@MrHolmgren194 amazing drummer

[@charleshill9546]

you're missing Florian Pilkington-Miksa May 2021and only 70

[@DCToonTime]

Drummers are the most demanding musicians when it comes to their cardio systems. He’s had issues and those conditions may have been further compromised recently. A sad day.

[@Alanb_69]

Alan was one of the drummers that inspired me to buy a drumset and start playing. Great player! I'm sure he is up there jamming with Chris Squire right now! RIP Alan.

[@glenfinston704]

You will be missed Mr Alan White. Thank you for all the wonderful music. Thanks for the fine eulogy Pete.

[@steveg2936]

Met Alan numerous times........always a gentleman...........fan festivals.......lucky to attend one of his drum clinics in Clearwater around 1990..........RIP

[@afersol00]

"At the start of every day A child begins to play And all we need to know Is that the future, is a friend of yours and mine!, Hold the light".... RIP Alan White...

[@pfmdude]

Fantastic tribute my friend. This one truly hurts. As a drummer, Alan was easily one of my biggest inspirations since I got into Yes in 2004. I'm sure he's happy to see Chris again.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Alan White was an inspiration to so many drummers!! Alan will always be remembered through his music. R.I.P. Alan White.🥁 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁 Life is better with music.

[@TheRKae]

I love his work on the sadly neglected "Keys to Ascension" studio tracks. His playing on "That That Is" and "Mind Drive" is just astounding.

[@atlasking6110]

I consider KeyStudio to be a true YES studio double-album (in vinyl terms.) Should have just been released that way.

[@joe5182]

'Keys to Ascension' , was a classic 1990's Yes album. Alan and his musical brothers came back with a vengance.

[@TheRKae]

@@joe5182 It was so fun back then to get a new album from the 90125 band ("Talk") and then new recordings from the Topographic band right after that ("Keys").

[@rohanroll]

Actually, those were incredible studio tracks in a live recording. Yes at their 90s best. Thanks for reminding...

[@awesomeconcerts8922]

I listen to Keys every week, especially That That Is

[@thedude3423]

Lost another Legend... IMO his drumming on the "Drama" album was his most concise, well crafted, and powerful. Maybe not as imaginative as "Tales..." and "Relayer" but remains a favorite of mine still...RIP Alan White...

[@lornestein7248]

Saw Alan on the 90125 Yes tour '84. He was a sensational drummer and I will sadly miss him. I agree that it's tough to see our heroes perform way past their prime talents. I saw all the greats back in the 80s and really dislike that many great stars are still performing way past their expiry date. There is no shame in retirement.

[@orno8906]

had the honor of seeing Mr. White twice with Yes. first time was my very first rock concert. 1974.

[@stevendavid5370]

No way!! Oh shit!! Humanity has lost another a legendary drummer for Yes. Alan left us with many great songs with awesome fills. Very creative that can only be labeled as masterful. Have some memories, but they are few. What a legacy of music he left us to hear and enjoy. Rest In Peace Alan White - gone but Not forgotten. What a shame!!

[@ericporter344]

RIP Alan, thanks for all the great music and memories. Nice tribute Pete

[@tomfisher2103]

Very saddened by Alan's loss. Happy to have gotten to see Yes in 84 and 87. Did a more than admirable job taking over for another great. Love his drumming on Relayer, not to mention instrumental tracks Tempus Fugit and Cinema.

[@tefenstrat]

I was sad o hear it on the evening news tonight. A nice little tribute...thank you....

[@sdrandazzo]

RIP Mr. Alan White. Thank you for your musical legacy and inspiration to future musicians. Thank you for the tribute to his legacy Pete.

[@71relayer]

Once again Pete, sadly,you honour another fallen hero with grace,dignity and pure respect that few others can convey on KZbin.god I love these guys who've enriched our lives with their art and miss them all like family!thanks for this wonderful channel

[@powrnap]

It is an underappreciated feat of magnificence that someone makes his debut as a drummer in what was already the planet’s biggest prog band (where 4/4 beats rarely exist), on what turns out to be the most celebrated live prog rock album of the era. Insane.

[@johnwolf3294]

R. I. P Alan. You were one of my favs. Thank you for the memories

[@neilmiller2779]

Absolute legend...love listening to him talk as much as I love listening to his drumming. Always so laid-back

[@georgemathie8123]

talk about one of the greatest heroes and champions of prog rock and the legend that is Alan White and what an amazing legacy of music he left us with Alan you were a true talented legend you left such a beautiful legacy of music rest in peace my friend

[@jeffschielka7845]

R.I.P. Alan. You will be missed SO much my friend. 214 shows for me, the majority of them with you and Chris together. Go blow the clouds out of heaven!😭💔🥁⚘😎

[@smilanesi98]

Tears for the loss of our friend. Joy that he can play next to Chris again.

[@R2Zmedia]

RIP Alan. You left us some incredible music.

[@sabrinaantonelli8174]

We will never forget you, Alan. R. I. P together with Chris

[@purpletemple1]

Sad news. Relayer is my fav Yes album. What a great performance from the band and especially Alan White. Rip. Cheers.

[@resistor27]

Mine as well. RIP Mr. White.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Mine too. No music surpasses it.

[@smilanesi98]

Yes. Gates still brings tears to my eyes. Being there live to see it on the first Relayet tour will always live deep in my heart.

[@garyjoyce2160]

Just walked in. First I’m hearing this. PETE, tremendous tribute. YES/ DRAMA is definitely my highlight film 🎥 with ALAN. R.I.P. 👍💯

[@LuisGarcia-ee2tr]

Very sad Pete. Great drummer. RIP brother.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

RIP Alan White. Thanks for all of the great music

[@markwilburn4962]

Relayer is a favorite album of theirs mostly because of Alan White's drumming....RIP to a true legend

[@UFOROX]

Just had a listen to that.

[@ScottyKirk1]

As different as the two records are, Relayer and Drama are my favorite Yes albums, but not to diminish the song Awaken from G4T1. Incredible stuff.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Relayer is just a masterpiece.

[@UFOROX]

Just had a listen to Big Generator . Alan kills on that record.

[@robguitarwizard]

Sad news! Thankfully I saw him with Yes in 2003. Hopefully he's up there somewhere jamming with Squire!

[@alder456]

Cheers Pete. Thank you for that nice tribute. I am privileged enough to have been Alan’s friend. One of nicest, humblest guys you ever meet. Loved talking music, sports and family. The drums alone on Sound Chaser are amazing but also he wrote one of Yes most beautiful songs Turn of the Century. Shared a Newcastle Brown with him last week. Peace to his family. High vibration go on…

[@rocknjbindad3707]

JUST GREAT PETE. THANK YOU. YOU TREAT EACH LP WITH RESPECT.

[@noohoozfurra]

Impeccable tribute as aye, Pete. So many no longer with us. Never gets easier. Rest easy, Alan...

[@richt1583]

Alan White… RIP my friend. Yes, one of my favorite bands. You guys, kept me straight with your positive messages. Thank you for your great influence to me as I was trying to figure out my life. I’m 62 now and am well adjusted (at least to me haha) thanks in part to Yes and their great positivity. I think of Yes as part of my life’s soundtrack.

[@gazza8127]

Very fitting tribute Pete, you summed it up, 50 years with Yes, for the incredible musical gifts Alan gave to us all over this time we are truly thankful. RIP to a legend, we will miss you.

[@HotRockinJohnny]

His drum work on Relayer & Tormato are my favorites pieces of work by Alan White along with Live Peace in Toronto 1969 with Eric Clapton, John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band !!

[@RockinExperience]

Bummer. Honored to have seen him live several times. Feel extremely privileged to get a pair of used drumsticks from the opening night of their 50th Anniversary Tour. I was lucky to work as Local Production Crew and worked with their tour manager. On night #1 I told him I collect used drumsticks. On the 2nd night, he comes up to me with a pair used on night #1. They're signature Zildjian Select Hickory Z4A Alan White. RIP 🥁 A.W. Thanks for your contributions!

[@joelliebler5690]

I saw Alan play live withYES in ‘79 at MSG and he was fantastic! Every time I saw him play with the band he was always great ! He will be missed!🥲

[@aleksandarfrick2656]

Our heroes slowly dies ...but they will live forever in their divine music

[@donaldanderson6604]

I first heard Alan with Yes at Wembley in 78. The BBC broadcast the whole gig live so we got a friend to record it and then listened back to a legendary concert the next day. The cassette of that show was my first bootleg. I've seen Yes many times and the power and finesse of Alan's drumming was always a key part of what made it sound like there were about ten musicians on stage. RIP.

[@vanitazazas]

Alan White was one of the greatest drummers I've ever heard and one of three drummers that inspired me to get behind the kit myself for more than 20 years. Rest in peace you legend and may your soul live forever in your music.

[@Dave-Gear32]

On drums Mr Alan White It’s great to be with you tonight RIP

[@stanferraro4130]

Very nice tribute, another big loss of a great talent. :( "life is a long song, but the tune ends too soon for us all"-(Ian Anderson). R.I.P. Alan

[@trilingual6725]

Sad to hear of Alan White's passing--terrific drummer and by all accounts, a very positive human being. Will be missed . . . 🙁

[@ronnukowitz7576]

I HAD THE PLEASURE TO THANK BOTH ALAN AND CHRIS FOR ALL THEIR GREAT MUSIC BACK WHEN THE SYN DID A REUNION TOUR MANY YEARS AGO..SAW YES LIKE 20 TO 25 TIMES FROM 1978 TO 2012 STYX YES TOUR...

[@wolftree3948]

Had the pleasure of meeting Alan, Glenn Hughes (and Paul Stanley) backstage, all in the same evening, at BB Kings Blues Club in NYC in 2007 during a benefit. Alan and Glenn were nothing but absolute gentlemen who were accommodating, gracious and generous with their time. RIP

[@nickwill6599]

God Bless. In the argument of the best. Lasted longer than most, and that’s enough., and then look at the history and you know he was a part of the best of it.

[@cecilingram6018]

If you can play with Chris Square and not an only keep up with him but surpassing him you know you have an amazing musician among you thank you Alen for your beautiful spirit and some of the best music ever made peace Cecil ❤️

[@ChromeDestiny]

Sad to hear but I'm glad he's not suffering anymore. I think the intro to Sound Chaser was his best studio moment with Yes and as far as live drumming he was doing amazing work from the late 70's into the early 80's. I will play both today along with John Lennon's Instant Karma which Alan drummed on.

[@smilanesi98]

Yes. Sound Chaser. Just brilliant. And with Patrick Moraz.

[@bertbecker7532]

Sad day….saw him many times since ‘77…now gets to be with Chris his soul mate….he was the glue in Yes. RIP.

[@genericusername1365]

Well said, Pete. Alan White was one of the most adaptive drummers in the business. I've seen him perform live 26 times and was fortunate for it. Gonna listen to Drama again, which is one of my fave Yes albums. RIP Alan White, you will be missed.

[@toddharmon8141]

As someone in the music industry in Seattle back in the 90's, I had the pleasure of getting to know Alan a bit. Obviously an amazing drummer, but it bears mentioning that he was also a very nice person. No rock star attitude at all. Just a good man, who loved music. Certainly he has left his mark. May you rest in peace Mr. White.......

[@smilanesi98]

Of all those in Yes this man had no ego. He was about the music, the band, and the fans. Heaven has him now.

[@nonahyobusiness8063]

Oh, man. I was in meetings all day long and just heard. Go in peace, Alan White. Thanks for all of the wonderful music you gave us!

[@geraldmellon740]

That was a great and heartfelt tribute to a great drummer. Instantly subscribed. 👍

[@Criminology2009]

Very sad news - what a great drummer. R.I.P.

[@gamesdazueragem7944]

RIP Alan. Thank you for all your music!

[@bv3bv334]

Always loved his groove on Future Times. RIP Alan. Thanks for the music.

[@DTMBYLEZ70]

More YES tears -Chris and Alan RIP

[@chrisbergmanniii59]

So thankful I got to see him live five times. Brilliant drummer.

[@adrianlyord5300]

Sad news to hear that Alan White passed away. I became aware of his drumming on the songs" Owner Of A Lonely Heart " and "Hold On" in the 80s. He definitely has influenced me and I am truly sorry to hear about his passing, Rest In Peace.🙏🏽🎼

[@patrickmperri3379]

I love how Alan came in on Yessongs and put his own stamp on a lot of those classics. I love Bruford , but Alan gave everything a more lively , rocking feel. Killer fills on songs like All Good People and Yours is no Disgrace..

[@robertt3453]

First saw Alan perform during the Relayer tour in ‘76. I recall him wearing a sleeveless jump suit sitting in his drummer’s turret (so to speak) in the middle of an incredibly elaborate Yes Relayer stage setup while delivering an absolutely crushing performance. He was in his mid to late 20s and had to be in terrific shape to be able to play so well and with so much energy. Time obviously took it’s toll on him as it does with all of us. I’m so very sad to hear of his passing. Wonderful tribute, btw.

[@32a34a]

Alan was also part of Ginger Baker's Air Force which to me is really worth a listen to for there is also Ric Grech and Stevie Winwood in that band. They only had a few albums but man that lineup rocked.

[@stevesmith3990]

Thanks for the music and all the great shows Alan, we will cherish the memories.

[@virtualsignals1215]

Oh no! Sad news. I actually just bought and listened with enjoyment to his one-off White album last week. R.I.P Alan.

[@andreijurca5546]

RIP legend, my favorite Yes drummer playing on my favorite Yes album: Tales from Topographic Oceans

[@griffinconaway732]

Woah i didnt know it was him on that, love that album

[@tookmyjob]

He’s great on TFTO.

[@richbrout16]

So many of the Greats passing. Sad. What a Legacy. Prayers for his family, friends and all who loved him.

[@ΝίκοςΠαπαγεωργίου-κ7η]

One of my favourite drummers. Rip Alan..

[@dynasticlight8706]

Met , Alan at a clinic at a Hotel in Albany N.Y., He was a laugh and kool dude . He ,ran off to the bar to chill ..Thankyou for all You gave Us.

[@froggy5935]

I was unaware of Alan's passing. This hits hard. Thanks for the info Pete.

[@andycrandall1361]

Listening to Yessongs the live album from like 73...I realize how great he is...

[@theloner6063]

Relayer is one of my favorite albums of all time!

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Mine too. A work of musical genius.

[@ididyermom3273]

I'm a drummer and 90125 blows me away. He's so incredibly versatile and musical throughout. I will be looking into Alan's playing much more. RIP and thank you for the amazing inspiration!

[@markfoster2858]

Interviewed him once along with Chris Squire. Both absolute gentlemen and supreme talents. RIP.

[@johnw706]

He was a terrific drummer . I read somewhere that when Bill Bruford left Yes , he recommended Mr. White as his replacement , because he thought so highly of him . May he Rest in Peace .

[@sunilponnappa1778]

Legendary drummer. RIP

[@Ramshackled17]

I just receive the notice. My favorite rock drummer. RIP

[@mikeandreach3777]

Ugh. One thing I hate about being my age. The guys you admired in music for all these years are slowly starting to pass on to the great gig in the sky. Awaken and machine messiah are 2 performances by him are forever etched in my head

[@Mr.Truxton]

I think Sound Chaser is up there as well

[@DavidLazarus]

I also quite enjoy Alan's drumming on the studio tracks from Keys to Ascension I & II. He and Chris made an outstanding rhythm section.

[@markcharlton5660]

Chanced upon this by accident, am so glad I did, thank you Peter, a lovely, knowledgeable and moving tribute to an amazing drummer.

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Time for me to listen to Alan's brilliant drumming on Anne of Cleves, Revealing Science of God, and Parallels!

[@mellotronin54]

Another hero gone... Very sad. He was a powerhouse and inventive drummer. I miss him already. Shall have an Alan White day .

[@Cpayne30]

His playing on Drama is fantastic...RIP.

[@williamsporing1500]

R.I.P. sir…thank you for all of the great music.

[@nelsonshuchmacherendebo7688]

Gutted to hear this. Coincidentally, just a few days ago I had my Relayer vinyl endlessly on repeat, and was thinking how much of a masterpiece that album is and how fierce Alan’s performance is. Sound Chaser, holy smokes! My dad introduced me to Yes with that album a good 25 years ago, and to me that will always be their highest point.

[@jasonshort1437]

Absolutely gutted by this news. His playing was THE definition of fire. Now excuse me, I need to go blast Relayer.

[@armandoribeiro918]

RIP Alan...rock on in heaven!!

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Sad news! I saw Alan play with Yes on the second night of the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour in 1973, and the Going for the One tour in 1977. Great memories of my teenage years, especially being there for only the second ever performance of my favourite Yes album. Topographic Oceans didn't get released in stores until a few weeks after.

[@bumzigan]

Thanks for the great tribute to Alan. He was a massive influence on me when Yessongs came out. His style and "rock" attitude mixed with the complexity of Yes resonated with me more than Bill Bruford's approach. I unfortunately only got to see Yes in 2014, when Alan was clearly struggling to get through the set and had very little of his previous power and attack. There seems to be very little video of Alan in his prime which is a great shame. Even the Yessongs video has almost no camera time of Alan. He was truly a great drummer and musician, who not only played with some the most iconic musicians in history, but was greatl at what he did whether it was straight 4 or complex prog, Sad day indeed.

[@smilanesi98]

Indeed. If you got to see him back in the day as I did so many times he sparkled on stage. He had a touching youthful smile. Fans really lit up when they got to see him get up at the end of a night and bow with the band. Then you really knew who he was

[@bumzigan]

@@smilanesi98 No doubt he would have been incredible to witness live back in the day. I was glued to the photos of Alan in Yessongs. He just looked totally cool and vibed. I saw a drum solo he did in 2009 on youtube and even then he was still pretty amazing.

[@kentcrawford7080]

Great tribute to Alan white thank you for posting

[@coreycrossman3447]

So great in Yes, Tales from Topographic Oceans is one of my all time favorite albums and he's great on it R.I.P.