Brittiläisessä progelegenda Yesissä vuodesta 1972 soittanut rumpali Alan White menehtyi toissapäivänä. Muusikon poismeno on saanut kollegat esittämään surunvalitteluja ja kunnianosoituksia sosiaalisessa mediassa.
”Surukseni kuulin Alan Whiten menehtyneen. Hän oli miellyttävä persoona ja loistava rumpali. Ajatukseni ovat hänen vaimonsa Gigin ja Yes-jäsenistön luona”, kirjoittaa entinen Genesis-kitaristi Steve Hackett.
”Olen täysin tyrmistynyt herättyäni ja kuultuani Alan Whiten poismenosta. Hänen soittonsa viimeiseltä 50 vuodelta on vaikuttanut minuun valtavasti, ja minulla on ollut kunnia viettää paljon aikaa hänen kanssaan. Osanottoni hänen vaimolleen Gigille, perheelleen ja koko Yes-leirille”, entinen Dream Theater -rumpali Mike Portnoy kommentoi.
”Ajattelen rumpali Alan Whiteä, joka menehtyi eilen. Alan soitti progressiivista rockia soittavassa Yes-yhtyeessä ja oli mukana John Lennonin Imaginella, lukemattomien muiden levytysten ohella”, kirjoittaa puolestaan Brian Wilson.
Yes soittaa kesällä Close To The Edge -levyn juhlakiertueen, ja yhtyeen on määrä esiintyä ensi vuonna myös Suomessa. Yhtye on ilmoittanut omistavansa kiertueen Whitelle.
Alla valikoituja päivityksiä.
I’m sad to hear the news of Alan White’s passing. He was a lovely person and a terrific drummer. My thoughts go out to his wife Gigi and to everyone in Yes.
— Steve Hackett (@HackettOfficial) May 27, 2022
Aw man what a day –
first Ray Liotta and now Alan White.
I’ll listen to Lennon’s “Imagine” album tonight in his honor – and then watch Goodfellas.
RIP gentlemen, condolences to the families/friends. https://t.co/2II45g0Epd
— Steve Conte (@SteveConteNYC) May 27, 2022
Dear friend & incredible drummer Alan White has left us way too soon. He was one of the most down to earth people I’ve known. When you next hear “Imagine” or “Jealous Guy” by John think of Alan as you hear his masterful playing. And all his wonderful work with Yes. RIP❤️
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 26, 2022
You get a text telling you that Alan White, the iconic YES drummer has passed on, then open up Twitter, only to find that actor Ray Liotta has ALSO died. What’s THAT LIKE?! Can SOMEBODY tell me what The Actual F*ck is Going ON right now?!! 🌹🌹R.I.P.
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) May 26, 2022
Alan White RIP. One of the greatest drummers ever. All the Asia family send love to Gigi and the family. Alan was a great friend of Asia, particularly @asiageoff and regularly sharing birthday celebrations with our @officialjwetton https://t.co/rOvf8kXSeB
— Original Asia (@originalasia) May 26, 2022
Today I lost a great brother and friend, the loveliest guy you’ll ever hope to meet. So dreadfully sad. I’m devastated. Here’s us 42 years ago posing with his Bentley. Alan White, the main man. Miss you forever buddy. x pic.twitter.com/1s9MGzNz5b
— Geoffrey Downes (@asiageoff) May 26, 2022
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan yesterday. He was such a gentle soul…except when behind his drum kit where he was so powerful and creative. I will miss you brother
— Rick Wakeman CBE (@GrumpyOldRick) May 27, 2022
Alan White was a wonderful drummer who was an essential part of the sound of ‘Imagine’, ‘Instant Karma!’ & more recordings. He was always gentle, kind & good humoured. We were blessed he was part of our family.
Love & condolences to Gigi, Jesse & Cassi White; JJ, Ellie & Andrea. pic.twitter.com/yrNFh0PQmy— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) May 26, 2022
Absolutely stunned to wake up to the news of Alan White’s passing. His playing for the past 50 yrs was a massive influence on me & I’ve had the honor of spending much time together thru the years. My condolences to his wife Gigi, his family & the entire Yes camp 🙏 #RIPAlanWhite pic.twitter.com/CU6RxAG4QU
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) May 26, 2022