Rock Drummer Alan White passes away aged 72

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72-year-old Alan White, long-time drummer for the band YES, has passed away after a "short illness."

The news of his demise was shared by the Yes band on their Instagram handle.

"The news has shocked and stunned the entire YES family. Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic Close to the Edge album, where Alan's journey with YES began in July 1972," the band wrote alongside a photo of their drummer of 50 years.

"He recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife Gigi. Alan passed away. peacefully at home," the band added.

After Bill Bruford left Yes to join King Crimson, Alan White joined the band in the summer of 1972.

Before that, John Lennon, in 1969, invited him to join the late Beatle and Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band.

White contributed to Lennon's Imagine album, including the iconic title track.

We at the Su-Niti News condole the legend's demise.