Right, I forgot about that from Chris's original press statement. Makes sense, as he's played guitar for them before and knows the songs.
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Chris Squire Has Passed On..... So Sad...
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Right, I forgot about that from Chris's original press statement. Makes sense, as he's played guitar for them before and knows the songs.
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I don't mind admitting: I actually cried like a little girl when I read about this this morning.
Such a tragic loss to music. I idolized this guy.
I'm SOOOOO glad I finally got to see him and his Rickenbacker in the flesh when they toured Australia last year!
RIP Chris. You were my hero!
I don't mind admitting: I actually cried like a little girl when I read about this this morning.
Such a tragic loss to music. I idolized this guy.
I'm SOOOOO glad I finally got to see him and his Rickenbacker in the flesh when they toured Australia last year!
RIP Chris. You were my hero!
I grew up with Yes. It took many years before I could afford a Rickenbacker, but Chris Squire is the reason I started playing bass and have a Ric. His musical imprint on the world will always be.
found this Chris Squire, Yes Bassist and Co-Founder, Dead at 67 | Rolling Stone
Sad day. He made me buy a Ric. He was doing things other bass players hadn't even thought of yet.
Sad day. He made me buy a Ric. He was doing things other bass players hadn't even thought of yet.
Lost one...on to the heart of the sunrise.
Godspeed to a huge personal influence, and all of his loved ones.
Godspeed to a huge personal influence, and all of his loved ones.
The greats are getting old. Next year will have a few more missing. I'm in my sixties and my numbers coming.
This was wrong. Who ever spins the wheels need to be spoken to about this one.
Big Hoss
Up note, down note, blue note, brown note...
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Of all the losses this past year, and absolutely no disrespect to the other greats that have gone to that giant stage in the sky, but for me, and my musical heroes, the loss of BB King, and now Chris Squire are just a gut shot. I sometimes wonder if guys like them realize how much they influence other musicians... Chris and his work will be missed.
I like to think more of how happy I am that I was able to listen to that cat RIP on his 4001! Being able to play on that kind of level for as long as he did... the man influenced a lot of bassists to get out of the "pocket" and feature as a front-line player! He must have had a great life, better than living 90 boring years. Cheers!
So many folks have already stated here what I have in my heart. He was my hero!
I think back as a freshman in high school, the first time I heard Yessongs. I had know idea a bass guitar could sound like that.
I think back as a freshman in high school, the first time I heard Yessongs. I had know idea a bass guitar could sound like that.
Obviously, Chris Squire's bass playing is hugely influential to a lot of people (myself included- one of my all time bass heroes since long before I could actually play any of his lines), but I always felt that he didn't get enough credit for his singing. I feel like the tone of his voice was the glue that allowed the band to still sound like Yes with the changes in lineup over the years. The group vocals Drama sound like Yes with Trevor Horn doing a credible Jon Anderson impression, 90215 sounds like Yes without Steve Howe's voice, etc.
RIP Chris Squire.
Along, with Jones, Geddy, Macca, Bruce, and Entwistle; Chris forced me to embrace the bass.
'Bought a jetglo RIC 4001S in 1977.
'Have always enjoyed the Squire style.
A true pioneer.
Thanks to him for all his contributions to the Musical Art we will always enjoy...YES! YES! YES!!!
Along, with Jones, Geddy, Macca, Bruce, and Entwistle; Chris forced me to embrace the bass.
'Bought a jetglo RIC 4001S in 1977.
'Have always enjoyed the Squire style.
A true pioneer.
Thanks to him for all his contributions to the Musical Art we will always enjoy...YES! YES! YES!!!
And a couple more tributes:
"Last night, with some old friends in distant places, I shared a conference call and toast to the memory of the great bassist Chris Squire. We discussed how we’d been deeply influenced by his music, we shared stories, favorite concerts and songs - and even realized that in a convoluted way we had only met each other, back in the early 80’s, because of Chris. He re-wrote the rules of playing bass lines, he gave his instrument a voice uniquely his, and he touched many of us with his music. What more can you aspire to?" (Tony Levin)
"I am devastated by the news of Chris Squire's passing. A special pal and a man who defined the progressive genre. Open to all styles with a love of orchestras and choirs as well as thunderous rock, his passing leaves a huge hole in the heart of music. His ingenious sound was unique. Farewell my friend. I loved making the Squackett album with you and all the other projects we worked on together, including your recent work with me on Love Song to a Vampire... It feels like only yesterday. Thank you for all the good times. Saying you will be missed is a complete understatement, and my heart goes out to Scotty and all your family.
"Warmest wishes to all,
"Steve" (Steve Hackett)
"Last night, with some old friends in distant places, I shared a conference call and toast to the memory of the great bassist Chris Squire. We discussed how we’d been deeply influenced by his music, we shared stories, favorite concerts and songs - and even realized that in a convoluted way we had only met each other, back in the early 80’s, because of Chris. He re-wrote the rules of playing bass lines, he gave his instrument a voice uniquely his, and he touched many of us with his music. What more can you aspire to?" (Tony Levin)
"I am devastated by the news of Chris Squire's passing. A special pal and a man who defined the progressive genre. Open to all styles with a love of orchestras and choirs as well as thunderous rock, his passing leaves a huge hole in the heart of music. His ingenious sound was unique. Farewell my friend. I loved making the Squackett album with you and all the other projects we worked on together, including your recent work with me on Love Song to a Vampire... It feels like only yesterday. Thank you for all the good times. Saying you will be missed is a complete understatement, and my heart goes out to Scotty and all your family.
"Warmest wishes to all,
"Steve" (Steve Hackett)
A very sad day indeed!
One of the two players that made me want to play bass - Mel Schacher is the other.
Lots of great memories seeing Yes at the old Spectrum here in Philly. The thing that always struck me - besides his incredible playing style, of course - was his larger than life stage presence. We were fortunate enough to get front row once at a Yes concert in Wildwood, New Jersey when Yes were on tour at the beginning with Jethro Tull. Anyway, were were right in front of Squire and I think he had this knack of seeing people in the audience who were watching what he was playing. Looked right at us on a couple of note flurries!
One of the two players that made me want to play bass - Mel Schacher is the other.
Lots of great memories seeing Yes at the old Spectrum here in Philly. The thing that always struck me - besides his incredible playing style, of course - was his larger than life stage presence. We were fortunate enough to get front row once at a Yes concert in Wildwood, New Jersey when Yes were on tour at the beginning with Jethro Tull. Anyway, were were right in front of Squire and I think he had this knack of seeing people in the audience who were watching what he was playing. Looked right at us on a couple of note flurries!
Oh man! So damn sad.
I was a guitarist for 20 years before I finally fell (and hard) for bass (though I had been a "closet" fan of the instrument all along) and it was all due to two bassists: Geddy Lee and Chris Squire.
Squire had such a unique and incredible playing style, very much all his own. He was such a HUGE part of the Yes sound, cannot imagine the band going on without him.
I will go home tonight and listen to Relayer, Tales, and Going For The One.
I was a guitarist for 20 years before I finally fell (and hard) for bass (though I had been a "closet" fan of the instrument all along) and it was all due to two bassists: Geddy Lee and Chris Squire.
Squire had such a unique and incredible playing style, very much all his own. He was such a HUGE part of the Yes sound, cannot imagine the band going on without him.
I will go home tonight and listen to Relayer, Tales, and Going For The One.
