Members thelurker Posted June 28, 2015 Members Share Posted June 28, 2015 According to my Facebook page, following Fish (Marillion) -<I> there is a dark cloud over us all today:-(I've just heard that Chris Squire has passed away.There was a post on Billy Sherwood's page that was soon removed and I hoped it was a hack. However both John Wetton and Geoff Downes tweeted to confirm we have lost him.I first saw him on stage at the Edinburgh Usher Hall back in 1975. It was my very first concert and I was catching my then favorite band. I admit to being so impressed with the big guy on bass that It played a big part when I welcomed the suggestion from friends to adopt his nickname. It was a bit embarrassing when we first met backstage in L.A. when I was on an American tour with Marillion. "Fish meet Fish" being the introduction.</I> Squire was certainly an influential bass player to me, sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted June 28, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2015 I had read that he was quite ill, so I'm not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members *BLEEP* Posted June 29, 2015 Members Share Posted June 29, 2015 Read about the diagnosis last month (mid-May). From what I read then, it was obvious that it was serious, and at the time figured he had 90 days to beat it or else. I honestly didn't believe he would succumb to it in about 5 weeks! In fact, now I'm wondering if it was the treatment that killed him. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 It's been confirmed, and it's up on the band's (Yes) website. Major news outlets are reporting it too. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33306933 Sad news indeed. He was the only member of the band who played on all of their records, and performed on all their tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members epi56ebony Posted July 2, 2015 Members Share Posted July 2, 2015 In memory of Chris I've been listening to a lot of YES. Just got the Progeny 2 CD highlights of shows from 1972 and listening on my ipod to all of their 70s albums. Also ordered 9012Live CD and DVD to re-live the only time I saw Yes during their tour supporting 90125 and their massive hit Owner Of a Lonely Heart. Great band too only missing Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Tony Kaye their original keyboardist, Alan White who began drumming with Yes on the 1972 tour and Trevor Rabin. Great night at the Cow Palace . I remember getting Yessongs when it came out and it was my favorite Yes album. It is still mind boggling that Joan Jett is in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame and Yes are not. The hall at this point has lost all credibility. Flat out a joke. Rest in peace to one of rock's greatest bass players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted July 30, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Chris Squire has always been one of my inspirations to play bass. His tone has always been an unattainable goal for me. Truly imaginative and downright amazing lead riffs that always fit the song perfectly. He'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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