Alan White, drummer with prog rock band Yes, dies aged 72

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Alan White, longtime drummer for prog rock band Yes, has died at home aged 72 after a short illness.

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Announcing the news, the band said they were “shocked and stunned”.

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White was one of the longest-running members of the group, having joined in 1972, replacing Bill Bruford

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White was asked to join Yes in 1972, and again he had only three days to learn the repertoire for a US tour.

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He is a credited songwriter on dozens of songs and played on more than 40 of their albums

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Health difficulties beginning in 2016 meant his role with the group was reduced, but he continued to perform a portion of each live set

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