Drummer for Yes and John Lennon, Alan White, dies at 72
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He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
Alan White, longtime drummer of progressive-rock titans Yes who also played with John Lennon and George Harrison, died Thursday at his Seattle home after a short illness, his family and the band reported on social media.
No further details were immediately announced; he was 72.
He best known for his decades-long stint with Yes, but he also worked with the former Beatles, appearing with Lennon at his famous concerts and in compositions.
He also played on Lennon’s Imagine album as well as George Harrison’s 1970 masterpiece All Things Must Pass,Variety informs.
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