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Christopher Russell Edward Squire (4 March 1948 – 27 June 2015) was an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the progressive rock band Yes. He was the longest-serving original member, having remained in the band until his death and appearing on every studio album released from 1969 to 2014.
Jun 28, 2015 · The legendary prog rock musician died of leukemia in 2015, after a long and influential career with Yes and other projects. He was the only member of the band to appear on every album and wrote many of their most endearing songs.
Jan 8, 2020 · But just two months later, Chris Squire was dead. It seemed impossible—the ever-present progressive pioneer that had grounded, glued together, and guided Yes for nearly half a century was gone. A musician of incalculable talent, Squire was a game-changer for bass players around the globe.
- Rick Suchow
Jun 29, 2015 · The bassist and co-founder of Yes, who died this weekend after a battle with leukemia, claimed to have “never seriously learned anything” about his instrument until he was 16. He...
Aug 21, 2022 · Seven years since his death and half a century since his band Yes released their masterpiece, Close to the Edge, the influence of Chris Squire is felt as keenly as ever.
- Joel Mciver
Jun 28, 2015 · Chris Squire, the influential rock bassist who was a founding member of the celebrated British band Yes, died on Saturday in Phoenix. He was 67.
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Jun 28, 2015 · Chris Squire, the bassist and co-founder of the progressive rock band Yes who recently announced he had leukemia, has died, according to a statement from his band members on Sunday. He...