White was an excellent drummer. Maybe not as good as Bill Bruford but who is.
Always found it ironic that Instant Karma was referenced in “I’ve Seen All Good People” when Bruford was still their drummer.
“White was an excellent drummer. Maybe not as good as Bill Bruford but who is.”
White was a better classic rock drummer IMO with great feel. Yessongs Yours is no Disgrace is a good example. His use of the ride cymbal in particular.
The first time he played with Yes was in a small rehearsal room where Yes was rehearsing Siberian Khatru. Bruford had left and Alan volunteered to sit in so they could keep rehearsing the song.
A few weeks later they asked White if he would tour with them with the tour starting in three days. Alan had heard the band but not sure how familiar he was with all the songs. He had 3 days to rehearse material including Close to the Edge.
Bruford was a different animal all together. Great technical drummer. More eclectric.
He left Yes for King Crimson. When asked to contrast Yes and King Crimson he said Yes talked and argued all the time about fine details on parts, arrangements etc. He said with King Crimson there wasn’t much talking and that you were just supposed to know what to do.
I liked his collaborations with Alan Holdsworth and his solo work.