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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.
Learn about Jay Schellen's musical career, from his early drum lessons in New Mexico to his collaborations with Yes, Lita Ford, World Trade and more. See his discography, endorsements, publications and awards on his official website.
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.
Feb 14, 2023 · Prog legends Yes have announced that US drummer Jay Schellen has now joined the band on a permanent basis. Schellen had been acting as a stand-in for Alan White, who sadly died in May last year.
Jay Schellen. February 2023: Jay Schellen joins YES as permanent drummer with a wealth of experience, both with the band and working with YES members past and present for 40 years. A busy session drummer and house drummer for a club on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip in the early 1980s, Jay worked and played with YES founder member Peter Banks in ...
Oct 12, 2023 · Jay Schellen is, in many ways, the perfect musician to fill the huge gap left in the Yes lineup by White’s sad absence. He has worked with fellow Yes musicians Billy Sherwood since the mid-1990’s, and Geoff Downes since the early 2000’s.
