Bill Bruford

thumb|Bruford performing in 2008 Bill Bruford 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. After leaving Yes in 1972, Bruford spent the rest of the 1970s recording and touring with King Crimson (1972–1974), Roy Harper (1975), and U.K. (1978), as well as touring with Genesis (1976). In 1978, he formed his own group, Bruford, which was active until 1980. In 2016, Bruford ranked No. 16 on the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". In 2017, Bruford was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes. Quotes about Bill Bruford Bill is The Godfather of Prog… the Progfather!! His resume speaks for itself: Yes, King Crimson, UK, Genesis… He was an essential part of the development of drumming in progressive music in the '70s and '80s. Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, as quoted by Consequence (website) Consequence (September 16, 2024) External links Category:Drummers from England Category:Atheists from England Category:1949 births Category:Living people