lerxt1990 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Emotions Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 RIP to the only Yes member to have been with the band throughout its entire career, in every single iteration (with the exception of the late 80's side project Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe). His base solo "The Fish" ranks as one of my favorite bass moments of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 "Fish Out Of Water" and now in Heaven! RIP CHRIS!! THIS FUCKKING SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountFloyd84 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Absolutely gutted about this, still can't take it in. :( I've been a fan of Yes for over 10 years (not much compared to some people on here, I know) and was lucky enough to see Chris in action with them in 2004 during their 35th anniversary tour. He was a monster of a bass player and one of the world's best, no doubt about it. I find the whole thing even more depressing considering we never got to see him and Jon Anderson perform together again after the split in 2008; I was hoping for one last major tour with the classic line-up. Still, I was pleased to learn that Jon said he and Chris had 'reconnected' again recently, which is good to hear. Nice to read Geddy's words too, although like someone else here mentioned, I'm shocked they never met. I honestly can't believe he passed away so soon after being diagnosed with cancer, I was under the impression he was prepared for a long battle and was in good spirits and ready to face it. I guess the condition was indeed rare like they said; maybe he didn't have much chance of beating it. :( RIP Chris Squire you absolute legend. Rock on in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn-leghorn Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I believe with Squire's passing, that this is now the END for YES. Let's hope there is at least a mindblowing, musical tribute to the man, ala Freddy Mercury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think this is the equivalent of losing John Entwistle of this current decade. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relayer2112 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Such sad news. One of the pioneers in proving that the bass does not need to be simply a background instrument. His playing will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnify Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 One of the all time greats and one of my favorite musicians. So very sad. RIP Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 That was fast. I hope if I ever have the dreaded cancer, that's the way I go. Rest in peace, Chris! And thank you for Close To The Edge. :rose: :rose: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 This news gutted me. The high of a fabulous Rush concert last week and now this. :( RIP Chris A true legend and my heart and thoughts go out to his family and friends. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHFox6wyXfw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm heartbroken that Chris is gone. My son recorded this cover of "Tempus Fugit" in honor of Chris. I wanted to share it: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm heartbroken that Chris is gone. My son recorded this cover of "Tempus Fugit" in honor of Chris. I wanted to share it: OUTSTANDING!! :ebert: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Great chops, eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm heartbroken that Chris is gone. My son recorded this cover of "Tempus Fugit" in honor of Chris. I wanted to share it: http://youtu.be/RRTGcXOwYnU OUTSTANDING!! :ebert: Yeah, he has it down, Kid's a natural. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Been away from social media for a few days and was shocked by the news.I knew he wasn't well but this was sudden.Unbeknown to me for the last week or so i have been giving Yes a real bash having just purchased the Yes doco on dvd(great but not much music)and giving their albums a spin.I think for the first time i sat through all of Tales for the first time.Sorry its still mostly crap.Chris was definitely an influence on Geddy with that thick clunking Rickenbacker bass sound.In fact during the solo to Red Barchetta i often am reminded of Chris's sound.Geddy has stated that he never met him but i would loved to have seen a magazine article(and cover!)in Bass Mag with them chewing the fat.RIP Chris.PS Now was geddy influenced by Jon Anderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Yeah Tales is mostly crap. Ritual is awesome and there are some decent moments but no. Its not very good. Rick Wakeman has a knack for being right about certain things. Edited July 2, 2015 by Digital Dad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 An excellent versionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTUv4KvXmQ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'd be fine if they got Jon and Rick to play some Yes shows now, I actually think this could happen. As much as I love Fish, It seemed that the whims of the band centered around his relationships with certain members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 An excellent versionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTUv4KvXmQ Does JA ever sing and wonder to himself...WTF am I singing about? :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 "Yesterday a morning came a smile upon your face" ok. I get that. cool. "Caesars palace, morning glory silly human race" hHuh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does Jon Anderson know what he is singing about?Sure he does.Try Olias of Sunwillow or whatever that nonsense was.And critics call our man Neil pretentious.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does Jon Anderson know what he is singing about?Sure he does.Try Olias of Sunwillow or whatever that nonsense was.And critics call our man Neil pretentious..In defense of Jon Anderson's gobbledygook lyrics, at least he admits the words are more about how they sound within the melody. For example, the majority of Sigur Rós lyrics are a made up language. Although they can contribute to a song being great, lyrics are overrated. Melody is the key and Jon Anderson usually knocked his melodies out of the park. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 In the Yes doco dvd it is discussed i think by Trevor Horne how Jon 's voice is an instrument and the lyrics are somewhat secondary.I think his best vocals are on the Going For The One lp(my fave).Chris's bass is a gas on Parallels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does Jon Anderson know what he is singing about?Sure he does.Try Olias of Sunwillow or whatever that nonsense was.And critics call our man Neil pretentious..In defense of Jon Anderson's gobbledygook lyrics, at least he admits the words are more about how they sound within the melody. For example, the majority of Sigur Rós lyrics are a made up language. Although they can contribute to a song being great, lyrics are overrated. Melody is the key and Jon Anderson usually knocked his melodies out of the park. yep. it's not what you say, it's how you say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyta Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I am bit late to the discussion but I did hear the news on the radio and I was really sad. I loved Roundabout when I first heard it and many others. Listening to Rhythm of Love right now and Chris's bass is steady as a rock. What a loss, especially since Yes didn't get inducted into the RRHOF last year :( RIP Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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