Chris Squire has died

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   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33306933

"Chris Squire, the bass guitarist and
 co-founder of 1970s British progressive rock band Yes, has died at the 
age of 67, his bandmates have said."

http://yesworld.com/

"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 (27 June 2015) in Phoenix, Arizona. 
"We will have more information for you soon."
Very sad news, although not totally unexpected 

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Jorvik Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: December 21 2007 Location: The Danelaw Status: Offline Points: 81	Topic: Chris Squire has died Posted: June 29 2015 at 03:32
	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33306933 "Chris Squire, the bass guitarist and co-founder of 1970s British progressive rock band Yes, has died at the age of 67, his bandmates have said." http://yesworld.com/ "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 (27 June 2015) in Phoenix, Arizona. "We will have more information for you soon." Very sad news, although not totally unexpected
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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 29 2015 at 03:48
	Very sad, yes. Some other threads on the site mentioned his passing away as well. Quite a shock, his death, even though we knew he was ill. It was only 6 weeks ago that he was diagnosed with leukemia. My favorite bass player ever. Keeper of the flame in my favorite prog band.

fredyair Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 18 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 186	Posted: June 29 2015 at 09:09
	Like you said, a very sad day for Prog music, one of the most beloved bass players. He was and astounding performer and composer, had the pleasure to see him playing live in San Diego a few years back, after the show his gran kids stormed the stage for the final salutes, that shows you the kind of person he was.
	Long live Progresive music!

SMSM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 15 2005 Status: Offline Points: 212	Posted: June 29 2015 at 09:24
	Along with Jack Bruce, and Motown's James Jefferson, Chris Squire defined bass and probably increased Rickenbacker 4001 bass sales by a 100%, even more than Paul McCartney did who is more known for his song writing than bass playing. Seriously, will Yes be able to continue as the last original member is gone and contributed to the Yes sound in a major way in every recording they produced? They may still have Steve Howe and Alan White left from the classic period, but will this justify Yes continuing on. Their last recording had some good prog moments at the beginning, but went into a slick pop direction in the last half.

Clepsydra Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 14 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 494	Posted: June 29 2015 at 11:58
	I loved Chris

CPicard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 03 2008 Location: Là, sui monti. Status: Offline Points: 10841	Posted: June 29 2015 at 12:21
	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I guess I should have gone and seen them at the Olympia last year...

Norbert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2005 Location: Hungary Status: Offline Points: 2506	Posted: June 29 2015 at 12:46
	Very sad news.. The most important member of my favourtie band, and my favourite bass player. So great was to see him at the Yes concert in Budapest in 2003. Requiescat in Pace.

Menswear Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 02 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 63	Posted: June 29 2015 at 16:57
	We love you Chris. See ya in the New Order.
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: June 29 2015 at 17:48
	Definitely a tough one to hear about. A pillar of the music we all love. RIP
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sublime220 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 21 2015 Location: Willow Farm Status: Offline Points: 1563	Posted: June 29 2015 at 18:25
	This hurts more knowing that I'm seeing Yes in two weeks. Chris, you were the reason that the bass guitar became popular. There were more than 500 kids who thought the bass was the most unnecessary instrument in the band until they heard Roundabout. You modernised the style. RIP, see you on the south side of the sky.
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DaleHauskins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 23 2005 Location: So.California Status: Offline Points: 239	Posted: June 29 2015 at 18:27
	My past Lucerne Swiss progressive rock band Flame Dream bassist Urs Hochuli was very inspired,influenced by Mr.Chris Squire. http://www.musicianspage.com/musicians/DaleHauskins/videofile/2038/
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cemego Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 18 2010 Location: Philadelphia PA Status: Offline Points: 515	Posted: June 29 2015 at 18:33
	I don't know what to say... these musician deaths in the past 5 years have really affected me... (bob welch, daevid allen, kevin ayers, george duke, just to name a few...) I watched this yesterday and cried my eyes out, then banged my head a bit, then smiled. This is how I want to remember...Such precision, such power, such tenderness and soulfulness in playing and singing. Just amazing.
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micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46838	Posted: June 29 2015 at 18:48
	^ none hurt more than George Harrison that hurt on more than just a musical fan level but on a spiritual level as I was quite inspired by him to take up my own spritual path. Raff still can not believe I actually lasted 6 weeks as a vegetarian.. my ex-wife (the spawn of Satan herself) finally broke me after 5 weeks of feeding me canned vegetables. She was f**king hot... but damn.. not the most emphatic or supportive of spouses Bob Welch.. that one really hurt as well as I am a huge fan of his and his work with Fleetwood Mac. Squire would be on the Welch's level.. a musician I admired so completely and so tragically taken too soon. However few in my mind reach Harrison's level... a much deeper connection transcending mere music... .really only Willie Nelson would do that. The day we lose him, a living piece of Americana.. I will be in mourning for a week. Edited by micky - June 29 2015 at 18:50
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A_Flower Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 18 2015 Location: 2112 Status: Offline Points: 1199	Posted: June 29 2015 at 18:57
	R.I.P fish

AtomicCrimsonRush Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 02 2008 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 14258	Posted: June 29 2015 at 21:04
	Very sad news. In honour of the great man I am listening to the last Yes live releases. I am so glad I saw them in Melbourne recently as Squire was fantastic. Here's to the big Fish. Never to be forgotten as one of the great bassists.


Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6472	Posted: June 29 2015 at 22:48
	Squire is among those I will miss the most. Also among them are Jon Lord, Richard Wright, and B.B. King. I am also with Mickey about George Harrison. More will come, of course, and we can only honor our favorites by maintaining their musical legacy. Great video clip, Cemego!
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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 29028	Posted: July 02 2015 at 12:08
	Very sad news and easily by several country miles the best prog bassist imo and one of the founding fathers of prog creating a style and sound that was and still is his very own. Love you Chris and happy progging in the afterlife. There is some amazing stuff going on there no doubt!

Son.of.Tiresias Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 23 2014 Location: Northern Hemisp Status: Offline Points: 441	Posted: July 03 2015 at 05:52
	Thank you for the Music, dear Sir

Davesax1965 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 23 2013 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 2839	Posted: July 03 2015 at 07:49
	Just to add to the thread. Chris was a fantastic bassist and a massive influence on me, musically. Most of my early years - from about 1974 onwards - were spent listening to him. The great thing about music is that your legacy lives on, you're not 100% dead if someone remembers you. Thanks, Chris. Sadly missed.


Daysbetween Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 12 2006 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1036	Posted: July 03 2015 at 08:56
	R.I.P. Chris. You were an inspiration to many and gave great pleasure to millions. You live on in our hearts and souls through your music. Been playing Fish out of Water and early Yes all week.