Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72
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Alan White, the drummer with seminal prog-rock band Yes, has died.
The 72-year-old, who was born in Pelton, County Durham, died peacefully at his home in the US after a short illness, reports the BBC.
He had been looking forward to a forthcoming UK tour and celebrating his 50th anniversary with Yes, which he joined in 1972, the band said.
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During his career White also worked with stars including John Lennon, George Harrison and Joe Cocker.
In a social media post, the band said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness.
