Alan White, the great classic and progressive Rock drummer for YES, has died after a short illness. He was 72. The announcement came on social media. Having been a member of YES for 50 years, Alan was to tour on the bands upcoming tour, celebrating the album Close To The Edge, Alan’s first recorded appearance with the band. Alan is also the drummer on YES’s biggest hit song – “Owner of A Lonely Heart” from 1983’s 90125 album, White recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi.Alan also played on classic albums with John Lennon, George Harisson, Ginger Baker’s AIR FORCE, Joe Cocker, Gary Wright, Doris Troy and Billy Preston, to name but a few. Alan White was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a member of YES in 2017.  YES will dedicate its 50th-anniversary “Close To The Edge” U.K. tour in June to White.

RIP.