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Jay Schellen (born May 20, 1960) is an American drummer who is best known as the current drummer of 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.
When Jay isn't on the road with Yes, he's the drummer for top rated Las Vegas production "Raiding the Rock Vault", having played over 1000 shows from 2012-2018. Raiding the Rock Vault has been voted "Best of Las Vegas" for 2014-2017 and was rated the #1 Las Vegas show on Trip Advisor for over a year.
Jay's participation in numerous tribute records followed, sharing in the drumming duties with the best drummers in the world today. DRAGON ATTACK (Queen), THUNDERBOLT (AC/DC), BAT'S HEAD SOUP (Ozzy Osbourne), TALES FROM YESTERDAY (Yes), SUPPER'S READY (Genesis), THE MOON REVISITED (Pink Floyd).
Feb 15, 2023 · Yes announced that Jay Schellen has become a permanent member of the band following the death of veteran drummer Alan White in May 2022. Schellen has been working with the group since White...
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Feb 15, 2023 · Progressive rock legends YES have announced that drummer Jay Schellen has joined the band as a permanent member. Following the sad passing of YES's iconic drummer Alan White on May 26,...
Oct 12, 2023 · News. Jay Schellen Interview. 12 October, 2023. YES: Photo-by Gottlieb Bros. 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 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 . “We're all delighted to welcome Jay officially into the fold," exclaims guitarist and longest-serving member Steve Howe .
