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Post by JTull 007 on Jun 28, 2015 20:06:18 GMT
Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dies at 67 YES Link
© Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Chris Squire of the British band Yes performs at Radio City Music Hall on July 9, 2014 in New York City. Chris Squire, the bassist and co-founder of veteran prog rock troupe Yes, died on Saturday, June 27, after battling a rare form of leukemia. He was 67.
Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes first shared the news of Squires' passing on Twitter Sunday morning (June 28). "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire," he tweeted.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 29, 2015 7:49:53 GMT
Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dies at 67 YES Link
© Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Chris Squire of the British band Yes performs at Radio City Music Hall on July 9, 2014 in New York City. Chris Squire, the bassist and co-founder of veteran prog rock troupe Yes, died on Saturday, June 27, after battling a rare form of leukemia. He was 67.
Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes first shared the news of Squires' passing on Twitter Sunday morning (June 28). "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire," he tweeted.
Rest in peace Chris
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Post by elberto on Jun 29, 2015 15:30:14 GMT
A Great LOSS!
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 29, 2015 19:50:48 GMT
Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dies at 67 YES Link
© Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Chris Squire of the British band Yes performs at Radio City Music Hall on July 9, 2014 in New York City. Chris Squire, the bassist and co-founder of veteran prog rock troupe Yes, died on Saturday, June 27, after battling a rare form of leukemia. He was 67.
Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes first shared the news of Squires' passing on Twitter Sunday morning (June 28). "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire," he tweeted.
Very sad news of the loss of a great bassist. RIP Chris
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Post by steelmonkey on Jun 30, 2015 1:01:53 GMT
Very sad...Loved yes when i loved yes...thru Relayer in fact. A real musician, that guy.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 4, 2015 11:33:55 GMT
Band hail founding bassist as the "glue" that held them together YES linkYes bassist Chris Squire has died little more than a month after he revealed he had cancer.
The 67-year-old is the only member to be involved in every lineup of Yes, but last month the band revealed he was being treated for Acute Erythroid Leukemia in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona.
The band also confirmed at the time that Squire's place for their upcoming tour with Toto would be filled by former member Billy Sherwood.
In a statement, Yes say: "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."
Squire formed Yes in 1968 with singer Jon Anderson. As well as the tour with Toto, Yes have nine UK dates scheduled for next year as part of a European tour.
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