Yes Bassist Chris Squire Passed Away at 67

[Old Moparz]

Sad day....I am fortunate to have seen Chris play several times with Yes starting in the late 70's right up to just a couple of years ago in NYC.....One of my favorite bassists of all time who showed that the bass can be a lead instrument......RIP Mr. Squire.   

Yes Co-Founder Chris Squire dies, 67

http://www.thedwarf.com.au/news/21003/yes-co_founder-chris-squire-dies-67

Progressive rock giants Yes announced via Facebook that co-founder and bass player, Chris Squire passed away on Sunday the 28th of June at the age of 67. It was announced in May this year that he was on hiatus from the band, after a sudden diagnosis of acute erythroid leukemia, an uncommon form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Facebook announcement:

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.

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.

Bass Solo:
http://www.notreble.com/.../chris-squire-the-fish-solo-1991/

[Dino]

RIP Mr. Squire

Thank you for the memories.

[69CoronetRT]

I saw the 90124 tour. The guy was incredible and totally changed how I thought about the bass guitar.

[Mopar Nut]

  RIP Chris!