The Sick Moon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I saw Yes live a few times. A good band, Bruford was awesome. Even Wakeman with his stupid costumes was a handy player. Ace....... Chris Squire, the bass guitarist and co-founder of 1970s British progressive rock band Yes, has died at the age of 67, his bandmates have said. Current Yes keyboardist Geoffrey Downes tweeted: "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire." Squire revealed in May he was suffering from a rare form of leukaemia. The band said he died "peacefully" in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday night. "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," said a statementon the band's official website. Squire said in May that he had been recently diagnosed with acute erythroid leukemia, which would force him to miss the band's summer co-headlining tour with Toto. Big breakYes were formed in 1968 when singer Jon Anderson met self-taught bassist Squire in London. Their big break came a year later when they signed to Atlantic Records after opening for Janis Joplin at London's Royal Albert Hall. Their debut single, Sweetness, and first album, Yes, were released later that year. Other albums included 1971's Fragile, 1972's Close To The Edge and 1977's Going For The One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbx Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I still listen to 90125 in the car. Very sad......and what a great gig to goto, Yes and Toto.......middle of the road ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Dream on to the heart of the sunrise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sick Moon Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Dream on to the heart of the sunrise Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sick Moon Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Of course, Malcolm McLaren will be turning in his grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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