Alan White, who now lives in the Seattle area, was just another struggling young English rock ’n’ roller when, one night in September 1969, he took his position behind the drums with his band Griffin at the matchbox-sized Rasputin club…
YES has confirmed that they regretfully are cancelling a handful of shows and will not be performing on this year’s “Cruise to the Edge.” Band members Steve Howe and Alan White both commented: Steve Howe: “Although YES performs with the…
On the eve of YES’ 2019 Royal Affair Tour, Alan’s drum tech, John “JW” Walsh, sat down with Roman Guzman for an in-depth interview covering John’s career and life on the road with YES. The interview runs about 30 minutes….
It’s one of the great ironies in Alan White’s career that he came to fame in the shadow of the drummer he replaced in Yes, Bill Bruford. In a way it was neither musician’s fault — Bruford was considered, after…
“I am excited to be a part of “A Musical Journey: Together in Peace” project collaborating with hundreds of musicians worldwide. In a divided nation and a world of unrest, music can be a unifying force feeding our souls and…
After enduring intense back pain which began halfway through YES’ spring European tour, and working with European and American doctors, spinal specialists, exploring optional treatments, I’ve had no choice but to undergo surgery to repair an injured disc in my…
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Hey everyone! I’m please to share with you YES tour dates for our 2016 Summer Tour of the United States. For tickets and more information, please visit yesworld.com. Cheers! Alan July 27 Columbus, OH Ohio State Fair 30 Atlantic City,…
Music Aid Northwest, of which Alan and Gigi White are founding members, held it’s sixth annual Play It Forward Gala on Saturday, March 19, at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. In addition to his duties on the board of…
Here is a list of Alan’s public appearances this month: 7 December: “Tee it Up Celebrity Classic“, Valencia, CA 8 December: AppleJam at the Triple Door, Seattle, WA 11 December: Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas, Everett, WA 18-19 December: Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic…