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    Posted: June 09 2005 at 13:50

I rather admire White for learning all the drumming parts for Yes in double quick time after Bruford departed. How long did he have to learn them. A couple of weeks wasn't it?

Edit...It was three days actually! Three days to learn the live repertoire, not bad. Talk about deep end!



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Points: 2771 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2005 at 13:24
Originally posted by frenchie frenchie wrote:

Not only is he the drummer for Yes but he was also the drummer for oasis for 10 years


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Bruford is much much better, of course. Please, listen to Close to the edge played by Bruford, particularly at the beginning, the bass and drums part (and later the mellotron comes in). Bruford playing there is AWESOME!!. And then listen to White playing that song live. He plays it completely PLAIN, taking no risks at all. Why?. Because he can't play that part !!!
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Points: 1230 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2005 at 12:56

The drumming in Sound Chaser is mind blowing. But Bruford was definitely yes' best drummer.
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I really like Yes with White, but Bruford fits so much better in my opinion. But I guess since White's been around so long it doesn't matter.... 
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Points: 10616 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 08 2005 at 17:02

Well, Alan needs some applause too  . To use one of the most used words on the forum:  underrated.

Cliche word, but oh so true. He's a very good skinbasher.
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Points: 27802 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 08 2005 at 16:02

Originally posted by frenchie frenchie wrote:

Not only is he the drummer for Yes but he was also the drummer for oasis for 10 years

Bruford rules...nuff said


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Points: 1695 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 07 2005 at 21:52
Originally posted by frenchie frenchie wrote:

Not only is he the drummer for Yes but he was also the drummer for oasis for 10 years


AND The Plastic Ono Band with Lennon in '70 and '71. But I agree that Bruford is tops.
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Bruford was better
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Points: 2234 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 01 2005 at 19:58
Not only is he the drummer for Yes but he was also the drummer for oasis for 10 years

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