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Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

Chris Squire, the co-founder and longtime bassist of prog rock icons Yesand the only member of the group to feature on every studio album, has passed away just over a month after revealing that he was suffering from a rare form of leukemia. Squire was 67. Current Yes keyboardistGeoff Downes first tweetedthe news, Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspirationChris Squire.Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67.

Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

Yes confirmed Squires death on their official Facebook page. Its 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, the band wrote in a statement.

For the entirety of Yes existence, Chris was the bands 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 todays 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.

Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

Yes formed in 1968 after singer Jon Anderson met self-taught bassistSquire at a London music-industry bar; the pair were soon joined by guitaristPeter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. Yes released their self-titled debut in 1969. However, it wasnt until Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman replaced Banks and Kaye, respectively, that the prog rock group really hit it big with 1971sThe Yes AlbumandFragile.

Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67

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