Alan White unable to tour

[Chrisklenox]

Oh god, no!

[1yesfan]

Wow, very sad.

[Johnroxx]

It's just been announce that Alan passed away this morning at his home in Seattle...

[Chrisklenox]

Saw Bill in a recent interview he looked and sounded sharp, He has barely aged and whatever he’s doing it’s working. Hope I’m wrong but Alan looks like he has a serious illness.

Yeah, Bill really is in great shape. It’s like he hit 50 and just kind of stayed 50. Makes me happy to see him doing so well. Too many others are either gone or having a really hard time it seems, Alan included.

[Nelson]

Saw Bill in a recent interview he looked and sounded sharp, He has barely aged and whatever he’s doing it’s working. Hope I’m wrong but Alan looks like he has a serious illness.

[Ceasar’s Palace]

Very sad to see Alan so sick in the news report. He looks much older than his actual age. First Phil Collins, now Alan... Drumming does take a toll, it seems. Bill Bruford did the right when he retired, I believe.

"Singing is the worst job, but drumming is the hardest job."
-Neil Peart

You’re probably right about Bill. One might say that he could stop touring, but still continue studio work. (As I’ve suggested) But I guess in order to do that properly, you’d have to also continue practicing every day. And that also takes its toll.

[michelforest]

Very sad to see Alan so sick in the news report. He looks much older than his actual age. First Phil Collins, now Alan... Drumming does take a toll, it seems. Bill Bruford did the right when he retired, I believe.

"Singing is the worst job, but drumming is the hardest job."
-Neil Peart

[Mr. Holland]

He should be more concerned about improving the quality of "civilian" life doing the basic day to day things and not stressing his body touring regardless of how many minutes he is on stage. Seeing him be helped while on stage was difficult as well as the recent video. I am sure the strain on his wife and others close to him has been immense.

Alan should be concerned about whatever he (and his relatives) chose to be concerned about. Whatever makes him and them happy.

[Somis Sound]

Terrible news... My thoughts and prayers are with Alan for a speedy recovery. The way he played those drums for so many years in just incredible. And not easy on the body... But a true class act, kind person, and great guy. I really hope they find those kooks that stole his stuff. Such BS....

[JMKUSA]

Certainly his drum kit being stolen hasn’t helped his recovery. A rough period for Alan.

[josuev80]

He should be more concerned about improving the quality of "civilian" life doing the basic day to day things and not stressing his body touring regardless of how many minutes he is on stage. Seeing him be helped while on stage was difficult as well as the recent video. I am sure the strain on his wife and others close to him has been immense.

[Mr. Holland]

I'd heard how frail he seemed but that's the first time I've seen it. I'm shocked and saddened by his decline.

Same here. Hadn't watched it before either, but this indeed shocks me.

[madbear]

Wow, I wouldn't have recognised him. Very disappointing re gigs, but hope he is ok.

[Barra1]

Very disappointing news but not too surprised as I believe he in hospital recently , hope this is not the end of him touring but his health comes first. Met him once such a nice guy and always remember his mum coming to see his shows in Scotland when she was alive even when she was in her elderly years

Hope whatever has caused his withdrawal from the tour gets better and his health improves , in the video re his stolen drum kits etc I have to say he did look very frail

[Chris2210]

It's very sad. Alan seems just about the most universally popular of the Yes alumni and I don't think I've ever heard a bad word said of him - usually quite the opposite.

It should go without saying, but I wish him health and happiness and a contented retirement if that's what he decides. He's guaranteed a place in the heart of anyone who's followed the band for many years.