Rock and Roll Tragedy: Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode and Alan White from Yes Both Passed Away
Two big deaths to report from the music world:Ā Ā Andy FletcherĀ fromĀ Depeche ModeĀ andĀ YesĀ drummerĀ Alan WhiteĀ have both passed away.Ā There's no word on the cause of death for either.Ā Fletcher was 60, White was 72.
Two deaths to report from the rock world this morning:
DEPECHE MODEĀ announced that keyboardist and founding memberĀ ANDY FLETCHERĀ passed away.Ā He was 60 years old.Ā There are no further details yet.
The band said, quote, "Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint.Ā
"Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time."
YESĀ drummerĀ ALAN WHITEĀ hasĀ also died, after what the band called a "short illness".Ā He was 72.Ā They said Alan was looking forward to the upcoming tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of theirĀ "Close to the Edge"Ā album.
In addition to his duties with Yes, White also played onĀ JOHN LENNON'sĀ "Imagine", and theĀ GEORGE HARRISONĀ album,Ā "All Things Must Pass".