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From the band....by the way does anyone know the date/location of his last show?

Yes (official)

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 h usband 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.

...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

I'm devastated.

Really shocking

But he is immortal in our menory

Iván

RIP This is terrible news, Yes was one of my favorite bands at one point, one of the early favorites of the progressive rock genre.

My Last.fm

Like everyone else has said this is tragic. Cry

He was young too! RIP Fishy

“War is peace.

Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength.”

― George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four

"Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart

So unexpected, even after the news of his disease.

A great loss Cry

RIP Chris. Give 'm some on the great roundabout in the sky.

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Thank you for all the music, Chris: now you live in the North side of the sky, beyond the wheel of perpetual change.

Such sad news, rock in peace Squire. Cry

The greatest bass player ever is no more

RIP Mr. Squire

After Geddy he was the first bass player I had heard who was very upfront in the mix and a huge part of a band's sound. I still think of Fragile when I hear Squire's name. He was a huge influence on Geddy and so many other bass players.

I mentioned on another site that i'm sure Geddy will mention Chris at their show in New York City tomorrow night. I was at the Toronto show by Rush in 2003 and Geddy dedicated a song to Entwhistle who had just passed back then.

Such sad news.

"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN

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King of Loss Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 21 2005 Location: Boston, MA Status: Offline Points: 16918	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:32
	Rest in Peace, Chris! We have lost a lot of prog legends this year so far... Froese, Allen and now Squire...

Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 17372	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:27
	From the band....by the way does anyone know the date/location of his last show? Yes (official) 56 mins · Edited · 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 h usband 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.
	...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

dwill123 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 19 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4460	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:22
	Very, very sad news. I first saw Yes in 1971 at Gaelic Park in Bronx, NY and was immediately amazed. Squire's playing and sound was a tremendous contributor to the success of the group. May he Rest In Peace.

Ivan_Melgar_M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 27 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 19557	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:19
	I'm devastated. Really shocking But he is immortal in our menory Iván


Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:19
	Today we've lost an irreplaceable part of music's history. Few players could play with as much passion and drive as he, and he was absolutely essential in the Yes sound, a band that we all hold close and dear. He will be missed. RIP.


darkshade Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 19 2005 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 10964	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:18
	RIP This is terrible news, Yes was one of my favorite bands at one point, one of the early favorites of the progressive rock genre.
	My Last.fm

Svetonio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:14
	RIP

ProgMetaller2112 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 08 2012 Location: Pacoima,CA,USA Status: Offline Points: 3150	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:14
	Like everyone else has said this is tragic. He was young too! RIP Fishy
	“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ― George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four "Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart

Prog-Brazil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 07 2005 Location: Brazil Status: Offline Points: 596	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:11
	http://www.jambase.com/Articles/125601/In-Memoriam-Yes-Bassist-Chris-Squire
	Let the sunshine in

Moogtron III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 26 2005 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 10616	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:10
	So unexpected, even after the news of his disease. A great loss

paulindigo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 24 2005 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 490	Posted: June 28 2015 at 11:09
	Oh dear... I really hoped that he would recover...

Angelo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 07 2006 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 13244	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:53
	RIP Chris. Give 'm some on the great roundabout in the sky.
	ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected]

Nightfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:46
	Devastating news RIP Chris.

Cesar Inca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 4888	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:43
	Thank you for all the music, Chris: now you live in the North side of the sky, beyond the wheel of perpetual change.

Cesar Inca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2004 Location: Peru Status: Offline Points: 4888	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:41
	Geoffrey Downes ‏@asiageoff 2 h Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire. #yes Edited by Cesar Inca - June 28 2015 at 10:41

Pastmaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 23 2015 Location: Spiderwood Farm Status: Offline Points: 1774	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:37
	Such sad news, rock in peace Squire.

mwood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 12 2009 Location: Massachusetts Status: Offline Points: 101	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:37
	I'll never forget hearing Fragile for the first time, when I was in high school. It was the bass guitar that drew me into this music - this entire genre of music. It was so different than the music I was familiar with. Thanks for all the great music, Chris. And thanks also for the other things - the excitement of tracking down cheap Yes LPs in the used record stores of Amherst, Massachusetts; the thrill of attending Yes concerts; the friends I've made over Yes music. You'll be missed. RIP

addictedtoprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 16 2014 Location: india Status: Offline Points: 1422	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:33
	The greatest bass player ever is no more RIP Mr. Squire

fudgenuts64 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 17 2013 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 470	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:26
	RIP Chris. I'll never forget the first time Roundabout clicked with me and the bass became something I really looked for in music. The sun will lead us...


Mellotron Storm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 14121	Posted: June 28 2015 at 10:24
	After Geddy he was the first bass player I had heard who was very upfront in the mix and a huge part of a band's sound. I still think of Fragile when I hear Squire's name. He was a huge influence on Geddy and so many other bass players. I mentioned on another site that i'm sure Geddy will mention Chris at their show in New York City tomorrow night. I was at the Toronto show by Rush in 2003 and Geddy dedicated a song to Entwhistle who had just passed back then. Such sad news.
	"The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN