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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.
Raiding the Rock Vault - The Ultimate Classic Rock Experience. 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
