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Jay Schellen (born May 20, 1960) is an American drummer who is the current drummer of the English progressive rock band Yes, having toured with the band as an additional drummer since 2016 before becoming an official member in 2023, following the death of longtime drummer Alan White.
Since 2016 Jay Schellen has been on tour with progressive rock legends YES, stepping in for and now sharing the drumming duties alongside legendary drummer Alan White. The 2017 live album "Topographic Drama" by YES captures Jay's performances with Alan.
JAY SCHELLEN (Drums, Vocals) Schellen, Jay David Born 05/20/60, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1963. Jay began his musical career banging on various pots and Pans, coffee can, with pencils and metal lamp shades. Jay's dad was a pianist/classical guitarist so naturally piano was the instrument of choice for the household.
Oct 25, 2022 · Recorded October 23rd, new (ish) YES drummer Jay Schellen joins us to talk about his journey has a musician, influences, playing with Peter Banks, his long friendship with Tony Kaye, and an ...
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JAY SCHELLEN YES were delighted when Jay joined the band as a permanent member in 2023, fulfilling Alan White’s wishes in becoming the new drummer with YES. Having grown up playing along to YES records. He idolised Alan and in the 80s they became great friends with a mutual respect as drummers.
Oct 12, 2023 · In February 2023, following the sad passing of veteran drummer Alan White, progressive rock legends Yes confirmed that drummer Jay Schellen would be joining the band as a permanent member.
Feb 15, 2023 · Yes named Jay Schellen as their permanent drummer, after he'd been helping out for seven years since Alan White's illness in February 2023.
