The Bassist of Yes, Chris Squire, Has Passed Away

Chris Squire, bassist for the band Yes, has passed away at the age of 67. He was battling leukemia when he died. The Yes cofounders released the following statement, as reprinted by Page Six:

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.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.”