William Scott Bruford (born 17 May 1949) is an English drummer and percussionist who first gained prominence as a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes.

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Mar 30, 2023 · From Yes and King Crimson to UK and Earthworks, the highly respected drummer with an extremely distinctive sound talks developing a thick skin, suffering for his art and why …

Feb 19, 2025 · Yes drummer Bill Bruford looks back at the band's 1972 masterpiece 'Close to the Edge,' and explains what lured him out of retirement after 13 years.

Bill Bruford has always been a musician who followed his own rhythm, both behind the kit and in life. A defining force in progressive rock, he played for Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson, …

The official YouTube Channel for Bill Bruford. Bill enjoys a fruitful career as a drummer, composer, bandleader and scholar, with international recognition, multiple accolades and …

Nov 14, 2022 · Drummer and composer Bill Bruford, a veteran of Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks, and more looks back at a life spent on the lines between jazz and rock.

Oct 14, 2024 · Bill Bruford reflects on his evolution from the drummer for Yes and King Crimson to a leader in jazz fusion. Known for his constant innovation and the pioneering use of electronic …

Nov 25, 2024 · In a thrilling return to the stage, legendary drummer Bill Bruford has come out of retirement to join the Pete Roth Trio for a special live performance. Bruford, who announced …

As an amateur drummer in the 1960s, and after a handful of lessons from Lou Pocock of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, he began his professional career in 1968. He was a guiding …