Summary: Not to be confused with “Yes” drummer of the same name.
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Description: Drummer, UK (Oasis)
Known For: Oasis (Band)
Instruments: Drums
Music Styles: Rock
Location: United Kingdom
Date Born: 26th May 1935
Location Born: South London, United Kingdom
CONTACT DETAILS
Web Site: http://www.whiteydrums.com/
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Alan White
An English rock and roll drummer.
Known as the drummer for the band “Oasis”.
White was with Oasis from 1995 to 2004 between 1995 and 2004.
Alan White, a highly regarded drummer who joined the band ‘Oasis’ in 1995 replacing Tony McCaroll.
Appearing on ‘Top of The Pops’ with the group and at the live festival ‘Glastonbury Festival.
He was recommended to Noel Gallagher by Gallagher’s friend Paul Weller. Notably, Alan’s brother Steve has been longtime drummer for Weller. Alan left the band in early 2004
It has been said, White left the group during a recording session of the group’s sixth album.
White was also entrusted with the job of being Liam Gallagher’s ‘official’ drinking partner and was also said to be his best friend in the band.
In December 2002 Liam and White were involved in a high-profile brawl in a German bar. Consequently, Liam lost some of his front teeth and was arrested by the authorities.
Alan, however, was inebriated and had a brain scan in a hospital afterwards after suffering minor head injuries.
White was replaced with Zak Starkey – The Who drummer and the son of The Beatles’ legend Ringo Starr. Ringo particularly was cited as one of White’s biggest drumming influences.
Albums with Oasis include.
2. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995)
3. Be Here Now (1997)
* The Masterplan (1998)
4. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
* Familiar to Millions (2000)
5. Heathen Chemistry (2002)
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