Alan White is best known as the drummer for the legendary English progressive rock band Yes. But his career was much more than that. Before his days with Yes, Alan contributed his groove to recordings by John Lennon, George Harrison, Gary Wright, Joe Cocker, and others. His recordings outside of Yes would constitute a wonderful career for any other drummer. However, the fact that Alan White took over Bill Bruford’s drum chair in one of the most influential rock bands ever and made it his own, while playing on over 40 of their recordings, will remain as his crowning musical achievement. Alan White began piano lessons at the age of six and began playing the drums at age twelve. His drumming career started at the age of thirteen. Early on he played locally with bands such as The Downbeats, The Gamblers, Billy Fury, Alan Price Big Band, Bell and Arc, […]

July 2022 Issue