Searcy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td_qjX6bAsU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glp2012 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If you want to know Chris Squire, listen to Heart of the Sunrise on Fragile. To me, this is the ultimate in his sound and style. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Well damn I hate to hear this as I am a huge fan of Yes and Chris...R.I.P. to the Fish...great bass player...I have seen Yes as a group 12 or 13 times and yes he was the only one who was in every concert...the man was great. So Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Died on the 13th anniversary of John Entwistle's death. June 27 is a sad day for bass playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 That is truly sad news. I can't begin to assess quite how much my life was enriched by yourself and all the other boys in the band. Literally Priceless. RIP, Mr Squire, and thanks so very much for all the music. I know there are a great many fans of Yes here so thanks for the head's-up, Searcy. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 While I have always been predominantly a guitar player, I can honestly say that Chris was the one who made me want to pick up a bass for the first time back in 1977 (a Ric of course). I've always been stunned by his fluidity, creativity and innovative tone. Not really surprised how hard I'm taking this (aside from my own battle with cancer)...he was one of my musical heroes and I really looked up to the man. Tempus Fugit... RIP Chris... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I just now found out and I knew I couldn't find a better support group. I'm not making this about me but this is the second major loss I've suffered on my oldest son's birthday. He's 25. Three years ago today I lost my best friend in the world. Chris may as well be thought of as the glue that held them together. He played on every studio album and every tour. He helped to make my life better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Died on the 13th anniversary of John Entwistle's death. June 27 is a sad day for bass playing! unbelievable... my 2 favorites... same date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovxe1d0QqiM it's a loss I can't even express... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xkimo Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 " I"ll be a Roundabout " Story of my life. I hate CANCER !! R. I. P. - C.S. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 "Really saddened to hear of the death of my old Yes band-mate, Chris Squire. I shall remember him fondly; one of the twin rocks upon which Yes was founded and, I believe, the only member to have been present and correct, Rickenbacker at the ready, on every tour. He and I had a working relationship built around our differences. Despite, or perhaps because of, the old chestnut about creative tension, it seemed, strangely, to work. He had an approach that contrasted sharply with the somewhat monotonic, immobile bass parts of today. His lines were important; counter-melodic structural components that you were as likely to go away humming as the top line melody; little stand-alone works of art in themselves. Whenever I think of him, which is not infrequently, I think of the over-driven fuzz of the sinewy staccato hits in Close to the Edge (6’04” and on) or a couple of minutes later where he sounds like a tuba (8’.00”). While he may have taken a while to arrive at the finished article, it was always worth waiting for. And then he would sing a different part on top. An individualist in an age when it was possible to establish individuality, Chris fearlessly staked out a whole protectorate of bass playing in which he was lord and master. I suspect he knew not only that he gave millions of people pleasure with his music, but also that he was fortunate to be able to do so. I offer sincere condolences to his family." Adios, partner. Bill Bruford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A great shame - he had an unique sound and style. Will be much missed. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L8_4thesh0w Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'll never forget him on the CTTE tour. He wore a Long-tailed tux coat and pants slacks trousers with vertical black & white stripes. I think he had on stacked heels and wore a stovepipe hat. This was back when he was rail thin. The total effect made him seem 9 feet tall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 kids are eating my bandwidth and causing loading problems. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 RIP Chris. One of the greats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Not much going on here bass-wise... I just love his stage presence! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-58fEUkbbGc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 One of my heroes. Going to miss him. Wouldn't have learned bass guitar if it were for the likes of Chris, Getty and Geezer. His music will live on. RIP Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Here's hoping that people will remember his artistic influence extended far beyond being a founding member of Yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 A massive loss. One of the best bass players in Rock 'n' Roll history… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here's hoping that people will remember his artistic influence extended far beyond being a founding member of Yes... Rest in peace. Wow what an amazing performance. I just watched this twice. Thanks for posting it FF. Thanks for writing and performing it CS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 A truly great loss of an immeasurable talent. We are seeing so many greats falling off the edge, I guess it's an age thing, and it can only carry on. RIP Chris. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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