“Yes's whole career was never really planned in any sort of way. It's always sad when a member leaves, but it's exciting when someone new comes in, and that regenerates the freshness of the band.”

English musician, singer and songwriter

Christopher Russell Edward Squire was an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the bassist, backing vocalist, and only constant member of the progressive rock band Yes until his death in 2015. He helped define Yes through its long career, anchored by his bass playing and harmony vocals. In 2017, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band.