Chris Squire

The Profile

Chris Squire was an English bassist, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of Yes, renowned for his melodic, overdriven Rickenbacker 4001 tone. His solo album Fish Out of Water (1975) is a prog landmark; he also released the holiday collection Swiss Choir (2007), formed Conspiracy, and co-wrote the single Run With the Fox (1981) with Alan White. He died in 2015.

Founding member of Yes; inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Yes in 2017; died in 2015.

A single DeBaser review spotlights Chris Squire’s 1975 solo album Fish Out of Water, praising its grand, semi-orchestrated prog with contributions from Mel Collins, Patrick Moraz, and Bill Bruford. The write-up highlights standout tracks like Silently Falling and Safe, noting Crimson and Genesis shades. It’s recommended squarely to classic prog devotees, not casual listeners. Publicly known: Squire was the English bassist and co-founder of Yes and a key figure in progressive rock.