Another one of my music heroes GONE! I guess I'll go put on that Roosevelt NJ 1976 bootleg again!
Sad day. I am surprised that they would continue without Squire especially without Anderson too.
His bass playing and backing vocals played a huge part is their sound and in many ways he was Yes.
RIP
when it was announced chris was sick the band already announced shows with a replacement hoping chris would get better
So you postpone or cancel the shows. Shame that it becomes only about the money. Without Squire, it isn't Yes as he was the life line.
Worked shows with them all in various lineups and bands and Chris was by far the most approachable guy. Howe is a nut.
R&R lost a good one.
Sad day. I am surprised that they would continue without Squire especially without Anderson too.
His bass playing and backing vocals played a huge part is their sound and in many ways he was Yes.
RIP
when it was announced chris was sick the band already announced shows with a replacement hoping chris would get better
So you postpone or cancel the shows. Shame that it becomes only about the money. Without Squire, it isn't Yes as he was the life line.
Worked shows with them all in various lineups and bands and Chris was by far the most approachable guy. Howe is a nut.
R&R lost a good one.
Yeah, well, look at the Who. Four days after John Entwistle died, they went right back out on tour. I still have very mixed emotions about that.
RIP Chris Squire. One of the greatest bass players who ever lived.
"I guess I'll go put on that Roosevelt NJ 1976 bootleg again!"
Good call! Probably my favorite live Yes, except maybe Yessongs of course.
I love the radio announcers doing play-by-play of the light show 
Cracks me up every time! "And now there is a blue laser..."
For those who haven't had the pleasure, like everything else this show is on Youtube now.....
Sad day. I am surprised that they would continue without Squire especially without Anderson too.
His bass playing and backing vocals played a huge part is their sound and in many ways he was Yes.
RIP
when it was announced chris was sick the band already announced shows with a replacement hoping chris would get better
So you postpone or cancel the shows. Shame that it becomes only about the money. Without Squire, it isn't Yes as he was the life line.
Worked shows with them all in various lineups and bands and Chris was by far the most approachable guy. Howe is a nut.
R&R lost a good one.
no I mean they announced shows and Chris was never going to play them, when some shows were announced it was mentioned chris would not be touring with the band
Sad day. I am surprised that they would continue without Squire especially without Anderson too.
His bass playing and backing vocals played a huge part is their sound and in many ways he was Yes.
RIP
when it was announced chris was sick the band already announced shows with a replacement hoping chris would get better
So you postpone or cancel the shows. Shame that it becomes only about the money. Without Squire, it isn't Yes as he was the life line.
Worked shows with them all in various lineups and bands and Chris was by far the most approachable guy. Howe is a nut.
R&R lost a good one.
Yeah, well, look at the Who. Four days after John Entwistle died, they went right back out on tour. I still have very mixed emotions about that. [/quote
without seeing the bands tour contract and insurance you can't comment. It could have cost the guys millions of dollars out of their pocket or lawsuits
Love the bass intro to" Does it Really Happen "
The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) ~ Live at Montreux [2003]
Chris Squire of Yes - Meeting Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Page / Chris Squire / Alan White - The XYZ Session
Everyone has a plan, till you get punched in the face,
Here's are tribute page for Chris from many musicians:
http://yesworld.com/2015/06/chris-squire/
My favorite so far is from Billy Sherwood:
This has to be the hardest message I’ve ever written, I’m devastated losing Chris.
I met Chris in 1987, we became fast friends and remained so through all these many years. He was a big part of my world. He was my hero, playing bass and singing the way he did was such a huge inspiration. We made a lot of music together over the years, for which I’m eternally grateful. It was always something very special indeed to create with Chris. We seemed to always be on the same page with our ideas. Chris used to say to me “I guess it’s because we are both Pisces, our music always has a watery sort of vibe to it”. (I can hear his voice in my head as I write).
I went to visit with him (just before he fell ill) in Arizona, I got to spend time with him and his wonderful family. We had an amazing dinner and many laughs together. Chris came to my hotel to record a bass track on a new record I’m making called “CITIZEN” and he nailed it in classic Squire style. Five String in hand, playing great, with the amazing grin on his face. He was in the zone, little did I know at the time he was facing the battle that would eventually take him from us all.
One week after I returned home from Arizona, Chris phoned me and told me the worst news. He very bravely told me he had Leukemia. I feel apart, he remained strong and said he’s got the fight in him and it’s full steam ahead to battle it. A week or so goes by…
Chris phoned me again, this time to say things had advanced to the point that touring in the near future was impossible for him. He began explaining that Yes had to continue for the fans and that while he had never missed a Yes show in 40 years this was one he would in fact have to sit out. Chris asked me at that point to step in and play with Yes while he dealt with his health issue. This was very difficult to hear… because I knew how heartbreaking it must have been for him to not be well enough to go out. I explained to him that because of my love for him and Yes music, of course I would do it, but under the understanding that he would be returning to the band as soon as he had fully recovered. He agreed…
From that conversation forward we were speaking on the phone about the various nuances of the music, bass parts etc… Just last week or so… he phoned and for some reason the tone and tenor was different. It was as if he was the father telling his son a final farewell, cloaked in an upbeat voice and manner but never the less. This would be the final conversation we would have. My heart is broken for losing my friend, for his family’s loss and the many many fans I know who loved him.
Chris said to me, “play the music, be yourself and make me proud”. It’s my true desire now live up to his wishes. He will forever live on in my heart and I will miss him terribly.
I’m still having a very hard time believing it. Absolutely heartbroken. Condolences and love to The entire Squire family. Thanks to everyone for the messages…
RIP Chris Squire, one of the great bass players.
Who is currently in the band? They are coming to Chicago in August.
Toto is opening. Odd combo it seems to me. Cheapest seat? $13.46 with fees. I would pay that much just to see Toto.
Everything in Moderation. Including Moderation.
Who is currently in the band?
Howe, White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison (vox), and now Billy Sherwood on bass.
Great interview with Chris about Hendrix! It confirms two deeply held beliefs of mine.
1) Noel Redding wasn't that great a bass player, especially compared to somebody like Chris Squire.
2) Jimi Hendrix wasn't just an amazing musician, he was a kind and friendly human being.
Sorry to hear of his passing. 🙁
Everything in Moderation. Including Moderation.
Although they aren't on "heavy rotation" around my house these days, at one time YES was one of my favorite bands.
Although not the Roosevelt Stadium 1976 show, YES was my first "real" concert in July 1975 at Roosevelt Stadium. 
Edit: total ticket cost was $7.50. Sigh. The opening act was Ace, featuring Paul Carrack, of "How Long" fame...for $7.50!
Chris was one of my early "bass heroes." Rest in peace, man.
[Edited on 7/2/2015 by EasyMichael]
Who is currently in the band? They are coming to Chicago in August.
Toto is opening. Odd combo it seems to me. Cheapest seat? $13.46 with fees. I would pay that much just to see Toto.
To see Steve Howe and Steve Lukather on the same night ... an incredible bargain!
Re: Yes line-up - all of these guys are amazing players. Steve Howe and Alan White are living legends. Geoff Downes is certainly one of the great "multi-key" players out there. Billy Sherwood replacing Chris Squire ... ANYBODY replacing Chris will be hard to accept - but Billy has worked with Yes in various capacities over the years. I'm sure he'll play Chris' parts as prescribed and with Chris' blessings.
$13.96 for a ticket? I'd pay that X 5 in a heartbeat to see these two acts!
Satirical Yes content (similar to the Onion). Funny stuff - small print. Enlarge your screen or fetch your bifocals:
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Yes_(band)
[Edited on 7/2/2015 by Rusty]
Never much of a Yes fan but Chris was a unique player...rode that bass real cool...knowing nothing of Yes,he played like a bandleader....
Missed this, very sad. One of the greats for sure.
RIP, Chris
