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Chris Squire Wiki Biography
Christopher Russell Edward Squire was born on 4 March 1948, in Kingsbury London, England. He was a singer, songwriter, and musician, best known for being the bassist of the band Yes, being the only member of the band to have appeared in all of their 21 studio albums. All of his efforts helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing in June 2015.
How rich was Chris Squire? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that was at $10 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry. Aside from his work with Yes, he also did solo projects and collaborated with other bands. He made various guest appearances, and all of these ensured the position of his wealth.
When he was young, Chris was mainly interested in church music but took a liking to artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne. When he was six years old, he joined a church choir, and would later join the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School choir, but it wasn’t until he was 16 years old that he considered a career in music. This was the time that the Beatles were becoming popular and he was inspired to learn how to play the bass guitar. In 1964, he was suspended from school because of having hair that was too long, and due to that he decided to leave school, selling guitars instead.
One of his first public performances was as part of the band called The Selfs. Eventually, after a few changes to band members they changed their name to The Syn, and focused on the psychedelic rock genre. They were able to sign a record deal but only released two singles before disbanding. After a dangerous dose of LSD in 1967, Chris decided to stop using the drug and instead focused on improving his bass guitar skills.
The following year, Squire joined the group Mabel Greer’s Toyshop and they began by playing in various clubs. During his time with that band, he met Jon Anderson who would later help him write the song “Sweetness”, a song on the first album of Yes, which they formed by bringing in Bill Bruford and Tony Kaye, dropping the name Mabel Greer’s Toyshop, and deciding on the name Yes. They played their first show in 1968, and the following year released their first, self-titled debut album. In 1973, they released the album “Tales from Topographic Oceans”, and would continue on and make 21 studio albums from 1969 to 2014. Throughout this period, Chris was very active in writing their songs, mostly working with Steve Howe. The final studio album that he worked on was “Heaven & Earth”.
Aside from Yes, Squire had a solo record released in 1975 entitled “Fish Out of the Water”. He was also a member of XYZ, a band who made several demos but never officially released songs. The music they made would eventually make their way into some of the Yes albums. In 2004, he had a reunion with the band The Syn, and they released the album “Syndestructible”. Squire also had a Christmas album and several other collaboration albums.
For his personal life, it is known that Chris married Nikki who sang a few songs for his albums. They divorced in 1987 after 15 years and Chris would go on and marry actress Melissa Morgan in 1993. She was best known for her work on “The Young and the Restless”, but they also divorced, in 2004. His final marriage was in 2005, to Scotland Squire; he had a total of five children. In 2015, the band Yes announced that Squire had been diagnosed with acute erythroid leukemia, and he would subsequently die from the illness at the age of 67.
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Chris Squire Quick Info
Full Name | Chris Squire |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | March 4, 1948 |
Died | June 28, 2015, Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
Place Of Birth | Kingsbury London, England |
Profession | Musician |
Nationality | English |
Spouse | Scotland Squire (m. 2003–2015), Melissa Morgan (m. 1993–2004), Nikki Squire (m. 1972–1987) |
Children | Chandrika Squire, Cameron Squire, Xilan Squire, Camille Squire |
Nicknames | Fish , Christopher Russell Edward Squire , Yes , Christopher Russell Edward “Chris” Squire |
https://www.facebook.com/Chris-Squire-105057725242/ | |
MySpace | http://www.myspace.com/chrissquire |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0820085/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/chris-squire-mn0000121318 |
Music Groups | Yes (Since 1968), The Syn, XYZ, Cinema |
Movies | 9012Live, Yessongs, Keys to Ascension, Yes: Symphonic Live, Yes: Live at Montreux 2003, Yes: Close to the Edge, Chris Squire: Instructional DVD for Bass |
Chris Squire Quotes
- A nightmare is two bassists on stage.
Chris Squire Important Facts
- Only member of Yes to appear on every album released under the Yes name.
- His first wife, singer Nikki, formed her own band, Esquire, in the 1980s. Chris helped them with their self-title debut album, which was recorded at their home (New Pipers, Surrey). She also sang on Chris’ 1975 solo album, ‘Fish Out of Water’ (also recorded at New Pipers).
- Recorded a choral Christmas album in 2007, titled ‘Chris Squire’s Swiss Choir’.
- Moved back to England temporarily in 2005, and lived in a flat in Chelsea, London with third wife, Scotland. Then moved back to the States in September 2008.
- Had two daughters from his first marriage to Nikki (Chandrika and Camille, born in the 1970s), a step daughter (Carmen Squire) from Nikki’s previous marriage, a son with Melissa (Cameron, born in early 2000) and a daughter with Scotland (Xilan, born in December 2008).
Chris Squire Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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The Interestings | 2016 | TV Movie writer: “I’ve Seen All Good People” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Beer and Board Games | 2015 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Youth | 2015/I | writer: “Onward” | Soundtrack | |
Meadowland | 2015 | writer: “I’ve Seen All Good People: A. Your Move, B. All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011-2013 | TV Series writer – 6 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Rage | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Apollo 18 | 2011 | writer: “And You And I” | Soundtrack | |
Huckabee | 2008 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Grumpy Old Picture Show | 2008 | Video writer: “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
The Simpsons | 2008 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Midnight Heat | 2007 | writer: “Owner of a Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
SingStar Amped | 2007 | Video Game writer: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
The Other Side of Rick Wakeman | 2007 | Video documentary writer: “And You And I” | Soundtrack | |
Classic Artists: Yes | 2007 | Video documentary writer: “Sweetness”, “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “Starship Trooper”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “And You And I”, “Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil”, “The Gates Of Delerium”, “Release, Release”, “Tempus Fugit”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Leave It”, “Rhythm of Love”, “The More We Live – Let Go”, “The Calling”, “Mind Drive”, “Open Your Eyes”, “Magnification” | Soundtrack | |
Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 | 2007 | Video arranger: “The Fish” / writer: “Magnification”, “Don’t Kill The Whale”, “In The Presence Of”, “South Side Of The Sky”, “And You And I”, “Heart Of The Sunrise”, “The Fish”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
Rick Wakeman: Made in Cuba | 2006 | Video documentary writer: “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
Conspiracy: Live | 2006 | Video writer: “Conspiracy”, “Days Of Wonder”, “Red Light Ahead”, “New World”, “The More We Live – Let Go”, “Hold Out Your Hand/ You By My Side”, “Confess”, “Universal Garden” | Soundtrack | |
The Break-Up | 2006 | writer: “Owner of a Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Breakfast with the Arts | 2005 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert | 2005 | Video documentary arranger: “Roundabout Chicago Blues Shuffle” / performer: “Mind Drive Parts 1 & 2”, “Mind Drive Part 3” / writer: “Your Move/ All Good People”, “Mind Drive Parts 1 & 2”, “South Side Of The Sky”, “Mind Drive Part 3”, “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart Acoustic”, “Rhythm Of Love”, “And You And I”, “Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil”, “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe | 2005 | Video writer: “Yours Is No Disgrace” | Soundtrack | |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Yes Acoustic | 2004 | arranger: “Dream River Excerpt/ Roundabout Chicago Blues Shuffle” / writer: “South Side Of The Sky/ Piano Solo”, “Your Move/ All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
Yesspeak | 2003 | Documentary arranger: “The Fish” / performer: “Yours Is No Disgrace” / writer: “Magnification”, “Don’t Kill The Whale”, “In The Presence Of”, “South Side Of The Sky”, “And You And I”, “Heart Of The Sunrise”, “The Fish”, “All Good People”, “Yours Is No Disgrace” | Soundtrack | |
Cold Case | 2003 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Yes: Symphonic Live | 2002 | Video documentary writer: “Close To The Edge”, “Don’t Go”, “In The Presence Of”, “The Gates Of Delerium”, “Starship Trooper”, “Magnification”, “And You And I”, “Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | 2002 | Video Game writer: “Owner of a Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Spun | 2002 | “Magnification” | Soundtrack | |
Dreamtime | 2002 | Video short writer: “And You And I”, “Can You Imagine?” | Soundtrack | |
Rick Wakeman: Live in Buenos Aires | 2001 | Video writer: “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
Top Ten | 2001 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Yes: Keys to Ascension | 2001 | Video writer: “Close To The Edge”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “And You And I”, “The Revealing Science Of God Dance Of The Dawn”, “Onward”, “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
House of Yes: Live from House of Blues | 2000 | Video documentary performer: “Cinema” – as Squire / writer: “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “Homeworld The Ladder”, “Perpetual Change”, “Lightning Strikes”, “The Messenger”, “And You And I”, “It Will Be A Good Day”, “Face To Face”, “All Good People”, “Cinema”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Dick | 1999 | writer: “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
That ’70s Show | 1998 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Rock Family Trees | 1998 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Hard Rock Live | 1998 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Buffalo ’66 | 1998 | writer: “Heart of the Sunrise”, “Sweetness” | Soundtrack | |
Beavis and Butt-Head | 1995 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus | 1994 | Video writer: “Time And A Word/ Owner Of A Lonely Heart/ Teakbois”, “And You And I”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “Close To The Edge”, “Heart Of The Sunrise”, “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1993 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Yesshows ’91: Union Tour Live | 1991 | Video arranger: “Whitefish”, “Amazing Grace” / writer: “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “Rhythm Of Love”, “Heart Of The Sunrise”, “Make It Easy/ Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
Yes: Greatest Video Hits | 1991 | Video writer: “Don’t Kill The Whale”, “Tempus Fugit”, “Into The Lens”, “Hold On”, “Leave It”, “It Can Happen”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Rhythm Of Love”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
YesYears | 1991 | Video performer: “The Fish” / writer: “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “Heart Of The Sunrise”, “And You And I”, “Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil”, “Hold Out Your Hand”, “Parallels”, “On The Silent Wings Of Freedom”, “Tempus Fugit”, “Into The Lens”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Hold On”, “Leave It”, “Rhythm Of Love”, “The Fish” | Soundtrack | |
In the Big Dream | 1989 | Video short writer: “Heart Of The Sunrise” Live | Soundtrack | |
The Freddy Krueger Special | 1988 | TV Movie writer: “Owner of a Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Access All Areas | 1985 | Video short writer: “It Can Happen”, “Leave It Hello, Goodbye Mix”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Yes: 9012 Live | 1985 | Video documentary writer: “Cinema”, “Leave It”, “Hold On”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “Make It Easy Intro”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “It Can Happen”, “Starship Trooper” | Soundtrack | |
Knight Rider | 1983-1984 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Automan | 1984 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 | 1979 | Video documentary writer: “Starship Trooper”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” | Soundtrack | |
The Old Grey Whistle Test | 1975 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Yessongs | 1975 | Documentary writer: “Your Move/I’ve Seen All Good People”, “And You and I”, “Close to the Edge Excerpts” | Soundtrack | |
Sounding Out: Yes | 1972 | TV Short writer: “Perpetual Change”, “The Fish”, “Heart Of The Sunrise” | Soundtrack | |
Beat-Club | 1971 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Dreamtime | 2002 | Video short | Composer | |
Bolt | 1995 | Video | Composer | |
Curse of the Crystal Eye | 1991 | Composer | ||
Dreamtime | 2002 | Video short producer – as Yes | Producer | |
Yes: 9012 Live | 1985 | Video documentary producer – as Yes | Producer | |
Yes: 9012 Live | 1985 | Video documentary executive director | Miscellaneous | |
Emerson: Pictures of an Exhibitionist | post-production | Himself | Self | |
Like It Is : Yes at Mesa Arts Centre | 2015 | Himself | Self | |
Like it is – Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome | 2014 | Video | Himself | Self |
Metal Evolution | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Yes: In the Present – Live from Lyon | 2011 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Access Hollywood | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Fox News | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero | 2011 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
PIX 11 Morning News | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Huckabee | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Classic Artists: Yes | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Yes: Live at Montreux 2003 | 2007 | Video | Himself | Self |
Conspiracy: Live | 2006 | Video | Himself | Self |
An Ox’s Tale: The John Entwistle Story | 2006 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Soundstage | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Bass | Self |
Songs from Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Yes Acoustic | 2004 | Himself | Self | |
Yesspeak | 2003 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Yes: Symphonic Live | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Dreamtime | 2002 | Video short | Himself | Self |
Rising Low | 2002 | Documentary | Himself (Yes) | Self |
Top Ten | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Interviewee | Self |
Yes: Keys to Ascension | 2001 | Video | Himself | Self |
House of Yes: Live from House of Blues | 2000 | Video documentary | Himself – Bass | Self |
This Is Your Life | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Rock Family Trees | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Hard Rock Live | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Fox After Breakfast | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1994 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Yes: Live – 1975 at Q.P.R. | 1992 | Video | Himself | Self |
Yesshows ’91: Union Tour Live | 1991 | Video | Himself – Bass | Self |
Yes: Greatest Video Hits | 1991 | Video | Himself | Self |
YesYears | 1991 | Video | Himself | Self |
Access All Areas | 1985 | Video short | Himself / Austin Morris / Fish | Self |
Yes: 9012 Live | 1985 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Rock in Rio | 1985 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979 | 1979 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
The Old Grey Whistle Test | 1975 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Yessongs | 1975 | Documentary | Himself (Bass) | Self |
Sounding Out: Yes | 1972 | TV Short | Himself | Self |
Beat-Club | 1969-1971 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Top of the Pops | 1971 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Rock of the 70s: Yes | 1970 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Not Only… But Also | 1970 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Disco 2 | 1970 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Baff – Fast eine Sendung | 1969 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Magpie | 1968 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself – In Memoriam | Archive Footage |
Rock Concert | 1977 | TV Series | Himself (Solo and as Yes) | Archive Footage |
Chris Squire Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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1987 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Music Video, Long Form | Yes: 9012 Live (1985) | Won |
1987 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Music Video, Long Form | Yes: 9012 Live (1985) | Nominated |