Yes drummer Alan White
Medal of Honor Recipients are a part of something greater. White made his recording debut on 1973s Yessongs a double-live album that also featured recordings with Bruford.
Yes manager Brian Lane said that people had started to think.

. They collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to upholdcourage bravery and the desire and dedication to do what is right. The tour ended in April 1973 by which time Yes had made additional live recordings. His departure came eleven days prior to the tours start leaving White to learn the bands repertoire in three days.
Featured Recipients We Are Forever Grateful. Bruford left Yes after Close to the Edge replaced by Alan White whod previously drummed with John Lennon the Plastic Ono Band. The tour saw the debut of drummer Alan White in the band after Bruford left when recording for the album had finished.
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