Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Alan White

Alan White
Pelton, County Durham, England
Progressive rock, pop rock, hard rock

Alan White (born 14 June 1949) is an English drummer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the progressive rock band Yes, which he joined in 1972. Born and raised in County Durham, White took up piano and drum lessons as a youngster. In 1969, he joined the Plastic Ono Band after John Lennon invited him to play at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. White went on to play on other recordings by Lennon, George Harrison, Ginger Baker's Air Force, and Terry Reid.


Solo:
Ramshackled (1976)

White:
White (2006)