It is again with heavy hearts that we deliver this week’s episode about yet another fallen drummer: the amazing Mr. Alan White. The YES drummer passed away on May 26, 2022, at the age of 72 after dealing with some more recent illnesses. Kevin has a very deep connection to YES and Alan as a lifelong fan and student of their music. While not an obscure band by any means (the Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famers have sold 13.5 million RIAA-certified albums in the US, as well as more than 30 million albums worldwide and in 1985, they won a Grammy award), Alan had a number of side projects and collaborations during his 50-year tenure with YES. Another tough loss for the classic and progressive rock community.

New to InObscuria? Typically, what we do is exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In the case of this particular episode, we are leaning towards the LOST. We are paying tribute to another titan of rock drummers! Rest In Peace Alan. Heaven’s rhythm section just got mightier!

Songs this week include:

1. Adrian Belew / Alan White / Keith Emerson – “In The Flesh?” from Back Against The Wall – A Tribute To Pink Floyd (2005)
2. White – “Fate” from White (2006)
3. Yes – “Make It Easy / Owner Of A Lonely Heart” from Union Live (1991)
4. Alan White – “One Way Rag” from Ramshackled (1976)
5. CIRCA: – “Information Overload” from CIRCA: (2006)
6. Levin-Torn-White – “The Hood Fell” from Levin Torn White (2011)
7. Yes – “The Calling” from Endless Dream: New York 6.19.94 (1994)

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