GabesCavesOfIce Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 OMG, from elation of the most incredible rush show in Jersey last nite, and Philly Thursday...now near tears... Saw Yes last summer with the new singer and Chris Squire looked awesome, played awesome. Eleven months ago. Then he falls ill, now this...So fleeting life is. RIP Chris Squire :( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) RUSH and YES are probably my two favorite bands of all time if I had to pick just two. I just saw Rush for the fourth time but have seen YES about ten times. For the longest time YES was at the top of my list probably but these days I don't like choosing favorites. Anyway, this is very sad news. I never learned to play the bass guitar but he is one of the greatest bass players of all time and was truly his own player. Geddy mentioned him as a big influence which doesn't suprise me one bit. Anyway, I'm a bit surprised at the news even though I knew he had leukemia. Also, kind of strange that my first post on a RUSH fan website would be about the passing of someone from another band but YES was a very important band in my discovery and deepening of rock in general and particularly progressive rock music. RIP the fish. Edited June 28, 2015 by New_World_Man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Sad to hear about his passing. He was a one of a kind player, and will be missed. I'll crank up some of the Yes albums tomorrow in his honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 At least in the early days its said that he used a pound coin to get that really fat sound of the the Rick. Man you can hear it. Dude was heavy. Lost a big one today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Now it is on Rush website as well, there Geddy is saying a few words: http://www.rush.com/chris-squire-1948-2015/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 The sad news won't end. As I said in another thread, this year sucks in terms of big losses.R.I.P. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Got backstage at a YES show on the 'Talk' tour. While 'Talk' is not known as a great album, the concert I saw in Nashville was killer.They were just a 5 piece I think, with Anderson, Squire, Kaye, Rabin and White.Backstage at the meet and greet all 5 guys were nice and friendly. Had a great music discussion with Trevor Rabin.I had always been a casual YES fan up to the point, so I was not starstruck as I should have been.I remember Squire saying to me, "Glad to have you at your 1st YES show".To date still the only YES show I was ever at. I am thankful for the unique opportunity to see and meet a rock legend. And now a huge YES fanRIP Chrishttp://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag153/Freedom80065/0628151454_zpsp7e3qlcq.jpghttp://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag153/Freedom80065/0628151454a_zpsp71qzb2t.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third hand grace Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 My 2nd fav band for almost 40 years. This man and that bass and its sound... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) One of the greats. R.I.P It pisses me off that the music establishment has never recognized bands like deep purple and yes.. Key members, Jon lord and now Squire, passing away, and no recognition. It's f***ed up.Could not agree more. Both bands should've been in the HOF years ago.So pleased I got to see Yes twice. RIP Chris. Edited June 28, 2015 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited June 28, 2015 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch The Mystery Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm so sad right now I've met Chris numerous times over the last 14 years. I still can't believe he's passed away. It's heartwarming to see that Geddy has posted a message on Rush.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Was never really into Yes's music, but one can't deny Squire's importance as a bass player. An influential giant. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Still cannot take this in. The reason I picked up a bass. Thank you Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Now it is on Rush website as well, there Geddy is saying a few words: http://www.rush.com/...uire-1948-2015/Although it obviously means nothing at this point I am shocked to see that he and Ged had never met. Wouldn't have won that bet if asked. Again RIP Mr. Squire . Gonna spin some Going For The One tomorrow and probably cry some... :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 One of my favorite bands (after Rush), Magenta, have made a great cover on a Yes song. I will link it here in Chris honor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) One of my biggest heroes; I truly won't be sadder about a musician's passing until I get news about a Rush member. Squire was the reason I'm such a big Yes fan, and his 1975 solo album is one of my very favorite albums. I'm very sad, but thanks for all the music and inspiration, Chris. Glad I got to see Yes in concert several times. You know Geddy will say something about Squire at the next Rush show, as he did about Entwistle. Edited June 28, 2015 by GeddyRulz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Long before I became a fan of Rush and Geddy's bass playing, I was a fan of Yes and Chris' work on the Rick. RIP Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'm still reeling. Not since the death of Rik Mayall have I felt so down about one of heroes dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) This man was a bass hero to me. His lines were inventive and melodic, and tone...his TONE was unmistakable. A great voice to go with the timeless Jon Anderson like hand in glove. Yes wrote the progressive book on so many levels, and achieved great success late in their career. What can you say other than thank you Chris for inspiring, and driving Yes in so many directions. Always concerned with the path of the band, he wasn't perfect. The band had their squabbles, and Chris was a major pain in the ass at times--because of his vision for the music. You gotta respect that. Thanks Fishman:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3VLRfNiAY I love thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ln9T76ieaA Edited June 29, 2015 by Tombstone Mountain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Now TRF is gonna find out what kind of freak TM is about Chris Squire: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAllTheTime Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Icon. Pure and simple as that. Thank you, Mr. Squire, for the music and the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Dig on this. Man was fun to watch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Close to the Edge is my all-time favorite album. Listening to Fish Out of Water now, another favorite. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 not even a year ago he was f***in kickin ass. jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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