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Chris Squire stakes Yes’ claim as forefathers of the genre: ‘We invented progressive rock’

Chris Squire, of course, had little idea that Yes would still be together as the group was constructing the classic albums featured on their most recent tour. But he knew one thing You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track Mind ‘A Life inRead More

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How Yes Legend Chris Squire Almost Helmed Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’

Did Yes’ Chris Squire — a notable influence on bassist Geddy Lee — almost end up producing Rush’s Grace Under Pressure back in 1984? In a new Q&A posted at Yes’ official site, Squire says he was part of a group of potential candidates to helm the project that alsoRead More

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‘They just get fed up with me’: Long-time leader Chris Squire explains Yes’ ever-shifting lineups

Over its many eras, Yes has boasted no fewer than 17 regular working members, with bassist Chris Squire as the only one to appear in each incarnation. He says he has a theory on why. You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track MindRead More

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‘It was great, great fun’: Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett optimistic about another album with Yes’ Chris Squire

Nearly a year after releasing a celebrated collaboration with fellow prog legend Chris Squire of Yes, Steve Hackett says another album could be in the offing. The former Genesis guitarist says it just a matter of scheduling. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett on ‘Night Siren,’ Chris Squire’s Legacy andRead More

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Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood – ‘Conspiracy Live’ (2013)

Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood, it seemed, had an immediate spark. Unfortunately, Yes just kept getting in the way.

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Exclusive stream: Conspiracy featuring Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood, “New World” (2004; 2013 reissue)

Stream an advance track from the long-awaited remaster of Conspiracy Live, featuring former Yes band mates Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to Chris Squire Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track Mind ‘A LifeRead More

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‘There could still be a Yes’: Chris Squire says time ought not to stop his legendary prog-rock group

Since its late-1960s founding, the pioneering progressive-rock band Yes has seen an ever-shifting line up transform its sound time and time again — to the point that bassist Chris Squire sees the group going on without him. You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): OneRead More

Are Yes’ ever-shifting lineups hurting its Hall of Fame chances?: ‘It would have to be with everybody’

Are Yes’ ever-shifting lineups hurting its Hall of Fame chances?: ‘It would have to be with everybody’

Does Yes’ apparent inability to earn induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have something to do with how many members have passed through its lineup over the years? Stalwart Chris Squire thinks that just might be it. You May Also Like: Rock and Roll Hall of FameRead More

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‘We’ll see how this one goes’: Chris Squire says Yes could perform more complete albums

Chris Squire confirms that Yes won’t be returning to the studio until at least 2014, and that a new tour won’t perhaps be the last to feature performances of complete albums from their legendary past. You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track MindRead More

Deep Cuts: Post-1970s Yes, including ‘Machine Messiah,’ ‘State of Play,’ ‘New State of Mind,’ others

Deep Cuts: Post-1970s Yes, including ‘Machine Messiah,’ ‘State of Play,’ ‘New State of Mind,’ others

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQsmlwOYo7w&w=500&h=305] Anyone can recite, bass line and verse, their favorite moments from Yes’ seminal 1972 release Close to the Edge. Everybody knows about the mountains coming out of the sky, and how they stood there, too. You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): OneRead More