Chris Squire, Yes Bassist, Dead at 67

[Grimward]

Pioneering Prog Rock Bassist Chris Squire, co-founder of Yes, passed away today at 67. Very sad. Thank you for some truly amazing music, and rest in peace.

 

[Boneman]

I heard this yesterday, while meeting two of my music heroes, and John Lodge said how sad it was, he'd been a great guy as well as a great musician.

 

[hardsciencefanagain]

Rest in peace Chris.

One of the truly greats
The Rickenbacker in my living room looks somehow different today..

this is very,very sad news indeed

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Absolutely gutted to hear this news. A true legend, and inspirational to musicians everywhere, including me. He'll never be forgotten.

Played Fish Out Of Water and Yessongs this morning. Both magical.

 

[chrispenycate]

So, the Fish is gone. A lot of memories there. You could set your watch by him (of course, if you did, you'd go through life being consistantly twenty minutes late, like him, but you still could).

 

[anno]

Lovely sound and technique,as a bassist when asked by young people what to listen to one of my recommendations has always been Roundabout,some superb work over the years he will be much missed...

 

[J Riff]

One of the greats, a favorite since YES and Time and a Word 69-70. Great live, too. RIP

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Guardian obit.

 

[hardsciencefanagain]

Thanks,Stephen.
Much,much obliged

 

[J Riff]

Anyone discovering YES should have a look at the bands Mabel Greer's Toyshop, and Tommorow. These guys had 'prog' down for the count by 1968.

 

[Grimward]

Thanks,Stephen.
Much,much obliged

Same here. Much better testimonial to Squire and his life's work in the Guardian article.

 

[Bugg]

Legend. R.I.P. Chris. I have Tempus Fugit on as I type.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Been playing a lot of Yes lately. Wow, they got everything so right!

 

[hardsciencefanagain]

Silent Wings of Freedom<with a lot of Eventide Harmonizer on Chris's Rick
And some kind of Wah,and delay
Shivers down my spine
He is unmissable..

 

[Stephen Palmer]

I've had Fragile, Close To The Edge and Relayer on this morning. Simply the best.

 

[Bugg]

 

[hardsciencefanagain]

Great,thanks a million,Bugg

Have you ever heard Vic Wooten' Amazing Grace,Bugg?