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Drummer of prog rock legends Yes Alan White dies peacefully at home at age 72
2022-05-27
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • Rock band Yes has announced the death of drummer Alan White at the age of 72

  • The star, born in Durham in 1949, died peacefully at his home after a short illness

  • White was also the drummer for John Lennon on hits Imagine and Instant Karma!

  • 'The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family,' the band said
Posted by:Skidmark

#8  ^ Blame the mixer/producer
Posted by: Frank G   2022-05-27 19:26  

#7  The drum bit for John Lennon is one that I regularly cite as unlistenable. That's easily one of the muddiest drum sounds I've ever heard.
Posted by: Crusader   2022-05-27 18:16  

#6  I fixed and installed a lot of 8 track players. never owned one.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-05-27 09:10  

#5  

Saw YES several times in concert, the 70's.

Also great to listen to on the 8 track while parking ☺.
Posted by: NN2N1   2022-05-27 09:02  

#4  But, I'd also guess, the excitement of being on stage somewhat makes up for it. All of life is trade-offs.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-05-27 02:10  

#3  Going to guess just touring is hard on a body. Bad hours, bad air, bad food.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-05-27 02:09  

#2  72 ain't bad for a rock & roller, although I don't think prog rock musicians partied like Motley Crüe types or guys in Aerosmith.
Posted by: Raj   2022-05-27 02:06  

#1  The news has shocked and stunned the entire Yes family

There are no gentle reminders of mortality. How long before the major social media platforms declare death announcements are "triggering?"
Posted by: M. Murcek   2022-05-27 02:01  

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