Chris Squire, bassist of progressive rock band Yes, dies at 67

NEW YORK — Chris Squire, bassist and co-founder of the progressive rock band Yes, died on Saturday, according to a statement from his band members on Sunday. He was 67.

"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," said the statement from Alan White, Steve Howe, Jon Davison and Geoff Downes.

Its with the heaviest of hearts & unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend & YES co-founder Chris Squire

— yesofficial (@yesofficial) June 28, 2015

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