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Christopher Russell Edward Squire (4 March 1948 – 27 June 2015) was an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the progressive rock band Yes. He was the longest-serving original member, having remained in the band until his death and appearing on every studio album released from 1969 to 2014.
Jun 28, 2015 · The legendary prog rock group Yes lost their co-founder and bassist Chris Squire, who was the only member of the group to feature on every studio album. He died of leukemia in Phoenix Arizona, just over a month after revealing his diagnosis. He was also a songwriter, musician and co-founder of other projects.
Jan 8, 2020 · But just two months later, Chris Squire was dead. It seemed impossible—the ever-present progressive pioneer that had grounded, glued together, and guided Yes for nearly half a century was gone. A musician of incalculable talent, Squire was a game-changer for bass players around the globe.
- Rick Suchow
Jun 28, 2015 · Chris Squire, the influential rock bassist who was a founding member of the celebrated British band Yes, died on Saturday in Phoenix. He was 67. His death was confirmed by the band’s...
Jun 29, 2015 · A tribute to the late bassist and co-founder of the prog rock band, who played a lead role with his Rickenbacker and melodic lines. Learn about his self-taught style, his band mates, and his legacy in the genre.
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Aug 21, 2022 · Remembering Chris Squire – the bass pioneer who redefined the instrument in the ‘70s with prog icons Yes. By Joel McIver. ( Bass Player ) last updated 21 August 2022. Seven years since his death and half a century since his band Yes released their masterpiece, Close to the Edge, the influence of Chris Squire is felt as keenly as ever.
Jun 28, 2015 · The co-founder of the 1970s British progressive rock band Yes, Chris Squire, has died at the age of 67, his bandmates announced on their website. He was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia in May and had to miss the band's summer tour. Fans and musicians paid tribute to him as a musician's musician and a legend of the genre.
