YES: Chris Squire non ce l’ha fatta..

Chris Squire, leggendario bassista e co-fondatore degli YES, ci ha lasciati oggi, vinto dalla leucemia.

Se ne va così, all’improvviso e all’età di 67 anni, uno dei giganti della musica progressive rock, e non solo. Queste le parole pubblicate dai compagni di band sul profilo Facebook del gruppo:

It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and Yes co-founder, Chris Squire. Chris peacefully passed away last night in Phoenix Arizona, in the arms of his loving wife Scotty.
For the entirety of Yes’ existence, Chris was the band’s linchpin and, in so many ways, the glue that held it together over all these years. Because of his phenomenal bass-playing prowess, Chris influenced countless bassists around the world, including many of today’s well-known artists. Chris was also a fantastic songwriter, having written and co-written much of Yes’ most endearing music, as well as his solo album, Fish Out of Water.
Outside of Yes, Chris was a loving h usband to Scotty and father to Carmen, Chandrika, Camille, Cameron, and Xilan. With his gentle, easy-going nature, Chris was a great friend of many … including each of us. But he wasn’t merely our friend: he was also part of our family and we shall forever love and miss him.

Dalla redazione di Melodicrock.it un abbraccio ai famigliari, agli amici, ai compagni e a tutti i fans che, come noi, sono riuniti oggi nel dolore e nella celebrazione colma d’amore della carriera di questo gigante della musica. Addio Chris, grazie di tutto!

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