YES bassist and founder CHRIS SQUIRE passed away on Saturday in Phoenix,Arizona, at 67 after a battle with leukemia.

The band announced it on Facebook saying

"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 had been the only constant member of Yes from 1968 to now . . . although the band still features longtime guitarist Steve Howe and drummer Alan White.  Singer Jon Anderson who co-founded Yes with Chris, hasn't been in the group since 2004.

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