http://www.jambase.com/Articles/125601/In-Memoriam-Yes-Bassist-Chris-Squire

It was very very recently that I knew about his illness, but certainly I wasn't expecting this to happen so soon. Well, it is always so soon when it is about someone you love and admire. This is a sad, sad loss...

Big loss.  Such an inspirational and innovative player - the notes he chose and the sound he made.  We are lucky to live in a time where all that recorded music is still available for us enjoy and for others to yet discover.

This is indeed very SAD !   He was one of the Cats  that I choose to make a difference in my perception of what the Bass Guitar can do .  Like Jaco, and like Jack Bruce, one of the Cats .  
    Chris , your contributions and music will eternalize your essence for ever . Thanks !  
 
Wolf

Knew of his illness but didn't realize it was so serious - shocked and saddened - he was such a huge influence on me - just saw him last Fall with Yes, glad my wife and I got to go.

It is impossible to measure just how influential the music of Yes has been in my life.  I am very grateful for Chris Squire and the contributions he has made to our music and to my own journey.  Thank you Chris.

This is delightful; Chris talking about the famous night when they opened for Hendrix at the Marquis Club.

Three great bass players gone in less than a year. Jack Bruce last October, Andy Fraser in March and now 'Fish'. All three very different, all three wonderful bass players and all three sadly missed.

I just posted on another forum earlier today when I first read the news... it's sad when these guys leave here, but deeply comforting to know that their music lives on in us, especially those of us that play it.

Gregory , so true !  
 
   It is up to us to carry on their chops and technique. In addition show and present their music to younger and beginning players .

Saddened, a big influence on my playing and attitude about music...

It was very very recently that I knew about his illness, but certainly I wasn't expecting this to happen so soon. Well, it is always so soon when it is about someone you love and admire. This is a sad, sad loss...

Everyone has a top 3, 4 or 5 bassists who were the biggest influences in their playing style; Squire was one of my top 5, as I developed my chops in the late 1970s.  
A truly sad day, Godspeed my friend.......

See you on the other side Fish.RIP.
 
Nothing I can say that already hasn't been said.
 
A monster bass player and true legend.
 
Now I must listen to Going For The One.

My favorite bassist and person that inspired me to play bass.  My purchase of a Rick 4001 in 81 at the ripe age of 17.  RIP Chris
 
Stephen