Chris Squire of Yes, RIP

[SamuelKhan]

This hit me hard. A monster bass sound is silent

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/founding-yes-bassist-chris-squire-dead-at-67/

Grammy Award-winning bass guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of YES, Chris Squire, has died after a battle with Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), an uncommon form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He was 67 years old.

Chris had been receiving treatment in his hometown of Phoenix since he was diagnosed with the disease in May.

Squire's YES bandmate Geoff Downes wrote on Twitter: "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire."

YES has also released a statement on Squire's passing. It reads: "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.

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/founding-yes-bassist-chris-squire-dead-at-67/#6DIQYGV8Z6K6SEg6.99

 

[rdhd]

Damn! Another classic gone

 

[ISUmark]

as a bass player this hits me as well. Always said to see the great ones go.

 

[C.A.B.]

Damn! Another classic gone

Sad. But his gifts will live on to inspire new talent.

 

[sonnymadler]

67 years old and I was still hoping to see Yes play one day. I'm still considering picking up the bass guitar, and Squire is one my biggest inspirations in this regard. I mean just listen to this!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHl6sDLX8tQ

 

[Whoviantrekkie]

67 years old and I was still hoping to see Yes play one day. I'm still considering picking up the bass guitar, and Squire is one my biggest inspirations in this regard. I mean just listen to this!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHl6sDLX8tQ

still one of the coolest bass intros ever! Chris will absolutely be missed! RIP

 

[venray]

This one hit me hard.....

 

[chaz36]

Damn! Sorry to hear this.

 

[venray]

https://www.facebook.com/yestheband/posts/1052705168074804:0


4 hour tribute show on Sat night

 

[kopfhorer]

We've lost too many great musicians lately....