Chris Squire has passed . . .

[Boogie]

Then why did it seem that ALL of his basses were being sold? I had read that he was in debt at the time, but I don't remember where since it was almost 15 years ago.

It was Pete Townsend who suggested that he only agreed to do that tour to help John Entwistle get out of debt (back tax, bank loans and gambling).

Not sure if these are in fact true:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/723965/posts

http://www.antimusic.com/news/09/march/ ... _Who.shtml

[squirebass]

Then why did it seem that ALL of his basses were being sold? I had read that he was in debt at the time, but I don't remember where since it was almost 15 years ago.

It was Pete Townsend who suggested that he only agreed to do that tour to help John Entwistle get out of debt (back tax, bank loans and gambling).

Not sure if these are in fact true:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/723965/posts

http://www.antimusic.com/news/09/march/ ... _Who.shtml

I heard that Entwistle lived every year like he did in the most profitable years of the Who, and after Moon's passing, the money just wasn't coming in like it had been before...

One thing that struck me though, was both he and Squire died on June 27th. Odd considering they were both well-thought of bass players and that one influenced the other so much....

[ilan]

In the meantime, turn to page 32 or your bibles and join in praise and remembrance!

That's not the bible. That is a list of cantillation notes, or Tropes.

[jps]

I am sure you are right, but it still had the desired effect!

[Isaac]

One thing that struck me though, was both he and Squire died on June 27th. Odd considering they were both well-thought of bass players and that one influenced the other so much....

New members of and new meaning for Club 27?

[rictified]

. . . or Close to the Edge, or Drama, or 90125, I say . . . Chris was the prime mover behind my taking up the bass guitar, and therefore, musicianship. It took me a long time to finally own a Rick, but the incentive to try to get (near to) that sound, to play like he did, was with me from the outset. Of course, that may not be possible, or even feasible, but what a great guiding star to have had!

I think this guy just about nails his sound. Isn't he a member here?

[fran4001]

Yes, Mark's a member. Seen more on our FB page though. And his Squire tone is peerless.

[squirebass]

In the meantime, turn to page 32 or your bibles and join in praise and remembrance!

That's not the bible. That is a list of cantillation notes, or Tropes.

And here I thought it was the Torah!

[Lefty4003S8]

Torah!!! Torah!!! Torah!!! (A great film BTW)

[partime]

Years ago,I saw Yes backing up Jethro Tull, Chris Squire and Glenn Cornick (passed also)playing their butts off. The bass was a huge part of the sound, it was inspiring. Don't forget we lost Jack Bruce also recently.

[jps]

And, Andy Fraser.

[stevebasshead]

. . . or Close to the Edge, or Drama, or 90125, I say . . . Chris was the prime mover behind my taking up the bass guitar, and therefore, musicianship. It took me a long time to finally own a Rick, but the incentive to try to get (near to) that sound, to play like he did, was with me from the outset. Of course, that may not be possible, or even feasible, but what a great guiding star to have had!

I think this guy just about nails his sound. Isn't he a member here?

Mark's fantastic birthday tribute to the late Chris Squire is even more poignant at 4:00-4:22, made my hairs stand up (but for different reasons now) and brought yet another lump to my throat

[squirebass]

And, Andy Fraser.

I was not aware of Andy's passing...

[rictified]

And, Andy Fraser.

I was not aware of Andy's passing...

Yup, the greats are leaving us.