Chris Squire Dead at 67

[surfnorthwest]

Unforgettable bass licks in so many songs Yes made, loved his work. Last time I seen yes was back in 1976.

There’s sad news to report as Chris Squire, the innovative bassist and co-founder of Yes, has passed away at the age of 67.

Squire’s bandmate Geoff Downes was the first to share the news in a Twitter post. It read, “Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire.” The musician reportedly passed on June 27.

The bassist was diagnosed with acute erythroid leukemia and had announced he was taking a hiatus from the group back in May. Not long after Downes’ post, Yes officially revealed the news to their fans in a post of their own. It reads as follows:

It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and Yes co-founder, Chris Squire. Chris peacefully passed away last night in Phoenix Arizona, in the arms of his loving wife Scotty.

For the entirety of Yes’ existence, Chris was the band’s linchpin and, in so many ways, the glue that held it together over all these years. Because of his phenomenal bass-playing prowess, Chris influenced countless bassists around the world, including many of today’s well-known artists. Chris was also a fantastic songwriter, having written and co-written much of Yes’ most endearing music, as well as his solo album, Fish Out of Water.

Outside of Yes, Chris was a loving husband to Scotty and father to Carmen, Chandrika, Camille, Cameron, and Xilan. With his gentle, easy-going nature, Chris was a great friend of many … including each of us. But he wasn’t merely our friend: he was also part of our family and we shall forever love and miss him.

[P A U L]

Quite remarkable really...

I looked this up earlier:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Squire


Christopher Russell Edward Squire (4 March 1948 – 27 June 2015) was an English musician, songwriter and singer, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock band Yes. He was the only member to appear on each of their 21 studio albums, released from 1969 to 2014.

He was widely regarded as the dominant bass guitarist among the early seventies British progressive rock bands, influencing peers and later generations of bassists with his incisive sound and elaborately contoured, melodic bass lines. His name was also associated with his trademark instrument, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass. From 1991 to 2000, Rickenbacker produced a limited edition signature model bass in his name, the 4001CS. He released one solo album, Fish Out of Water, in 1975.

In May 2015, Squire announced a hiatus from Yes after he was diagnosed with acute erythroid leukemia. Squire died on 27 June at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. The band's first show of their tour with Toto on 7 August 2015 will mark the first Yes concert performed without Squire.
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He was the only one to not miss an album & never was a Yes show played w/o him, from 1969-2015

[Cousin Muely]

Damn. I hate this. Was a big fan of his and Yes.

[GuitarBuilder]

I am deeply saddened - it was an honor to have met him backstage at Yes concert. A great loss!

RIP Chris!

[sikter]

R.I.P. Chris!

[Papus]

RIP brother.
He's jamming with Hendrix, Lord, Bonham & Dio now