Welcome Elys Rand and Chris Squire

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:22 pm

Elys Rand has been instrumental in setting up this Forum and the RickResource Forum is pleased to welcome Elys and Chris Squire to this new music Forum.

relayer4u · Post by **relayer4u** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:57 pm

Thank you Peter and Elys!

Chris and Rick basses are forever connected, so we should talk about them together!

YeHaw!

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:01 pm

Congratulations go to Peter, folks, for running a Forum that is of such high quality that Christopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire, Himself of "Yes" fame and beyond, actually joined and posted his first Forum message this evening

A number of folks earlier this week commented, in another thread on this Forum, why in the world we have other bands and their key performer(s) as separate Forum areas of interest, but not a Forum for one who is without a doubt the finest bass player in the world today, founder and longest continuous member of Yes, Chris Squire.

So now we do, thanks to Peter, and I am humbled at the opportunity to moderate it and work hard for everyone to foster discussion of Chris, his music and his talent, his famous signature Rickenbacker RM1999 that we all know of and love (from a suitable distance of course), and his magnificent body of work with Yes and his other groups along his stellar journey through life.

We are all truly thrilled to have Chris as a member now of this Forum, and his first post made this evening is a sensational thing indeed for all of us here. No matter how frequently or infrequently he posts from this day forward, we will do our best to talk about him here on the new "Chris Squire and Yes" Forum until his ears turn blue!!

So, welcome to you all, and especially WELCOME CHRIS SQUIRE!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:17 pm

Yes, welcome, Chris Squire!

ram · Post by **ram** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:24 pm

A big welcome to to Chris Squire...

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:35 pm

Once again, welcome, Chris!

winston · Post by **winston** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:21 pm

Welcome Chris and thank you Elys and Peter. This is truly an incredible idea. The very first time I heard the song Roundabout I knew that a new era had begun in bass as a musical instrument. The stellar playing of Chris and that signature sound that we all love. I could go on and on for days....

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:29 pm

Well, about time!

Thanks Peter and Elys, and again welcome Chris!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:35 am

Thanks Elys and Peter, and welcome to the forum Chris!

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:33 am

Please note that I will be rounding up the Chris Squire posts elsewhere under other headings and moving them to this forum in the near future.

kbhag · Post by **kbhag** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:21 am

Hi Chris! You and your band YES are the reason that I developed a love for music. YES was my favorite band in my youth and still is. You inspired me to learn to play the Guitar and Bass Guitar.

Welcome and Thank you.

Kenny Hagenow, CT

woodyng · Post by **woodyng** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:42 am

thanks elys! this forum category is overdue and much appreciated! chris' unique approach and sound with the rickenbacker is the reason at least half of us are here(on the bass side of things) this is really fantastic!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:32 am

Welcome Chris Squire!! You should feel pretty warm vibes whenever you visit here. For us Rickenbacker bass players (from amateurs like me to the pros), you are a HUGE influence!

Can't wait to hear your new solo project, and the re-issued FOOW CD/DVD!

Thanks for stopping by!

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:48 am

Hiya Chris!

You are the reason I bought a Rick bass in the first place.

Had the pleasure of meeting you at the Rick 75th. Thanks for all the great music and inspiration.

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:28 am

Wow, unbelievable.

Thanks Elys, and Peter.

Welcome Chris, and thanks for taking the time to join the forum and post.

Hmmm, maybe we can get Macca to join too.