View Full Version : this one I HATE to do but I kinda have to who should replace the great Squire
Rabin105
05-06-2002, 07:26 PM
as the rush album says a Farewell to Kings so with my friend Quantum's thread of should yes continue (i voted yes though with good musicans i say if the music is great why yell at them for calling them selves yes) The question lingers thuogh i hope i will never see another bassist besides Chris Squire (because his writing and bass playing has influenced every Yes album) I suppose someone has to do it and i figure that I'm the guy to do it. Keep in mind i'm not a yes heratic I hope jon and chris never leave. though i do have to admit seeing yeswest tour 1 more time before tony calls it quits would be great just like another union tour but neither of those 2 will happen.
Alysoun
05-06-2002, 08:14 PM
I'd hate to see Squire leave (boo-hoo) but I think that Billy Sherwood would be the logical successor. He and Squire have similar voices and Sherwood started off playing bass.
Plus they really get along and ther'd be no jealousy.
Allison
nightliner
05-06-2002, 08:14 PM
I vote for Jon Camp or Renaissance. If you ever saw, or heard him live, he thinks he is Chris, all the way down to the white Rickenbacher.
Alysoun
05-06-2002, 08:16 PM
Nightliner:
Camp is also a great player (no. 2 in my book) but he plays a vigier now. He's got a similar vocal range.
So that would be a great choice as well.
Allison
RobAdams
05-07-2002, 12:08 AM
I will say quite confidently that there will never be a YES album without Chris Squire. I understand that Chris "owns" the YES name, and he is the reason ABWH was not released as a YES album. If the YES members without Chris were to have a YES-like group, I suppose Tony Levin is the best candidate. I think Levin is outstanding. His work on the track THEMES really kicks!!!!
mrgone3
05-07-2002, 09:54 AM
Another hypothetical poll.But I know it's based in reality.I remember seeing ABWH live.Gee it was a good show.But I knew Chris was absent.No SOUL!As much as Jon is the heart of the band.Chris is the SOUL!He is YES.It would be empty without him.Tony Levin was surprisingly ineffective at YES music.I saw him with King Crimson.I thought he did better there.I would have liked to see Jaco Pastorious play a YES lick.Just too see how he woul do.He is gone though.I hope Chris stays.YES would stay too. JOE P.S. Speaking of Rush.I wonder how Geddy Lee would do?
Please! Will there be a "If there were no Steve" poll. How about if there were only Allan - who would he get to replace everybody?
These are questions that I don't even want to contemplate because it only means that YES would no longer exist as YES. Maybe they could call it NO. Simply to maintain some sort of reference to who they will trying to immulate.
ps.Is that how spell immulate? oh well. you got my point.
What make YES so cool is the fact that Steve, Jon & Chris are so vital to the persona of what makes Yes, YES. No one can replace these 3 guys.
RobAdams
05-08-2002, 12:41 AM
I think the woid is emulate?
Thanks i and i,
I knew something looked weird about that word
Rabin105
05-08-2002, 08:19 PM
if they are the definitve yes than woh is Bill Bruford Trevor rabin Billy sherword and peter banks.
brismike
05-09-2002, 10:17 PM
Billy Sherwood is a fantastic Bass player. Just have a listen to any of the World Trade albums. He would slot into Chris's shoes very nicely thankyou.
Vocally he would substitute for Chris very well too.
He is the perfect replacement .. :))
Mike
Yes Oz
05-10-2002, 09:54 AM
Whilst I have no bother about Levin taking over from Chris musically, although I don't believe he is as good a bassist.. I fear that he cant be replaced as a back up vocal.
I have seen several threads on this sort of topic. The bottom line for me is that although I would love to see YES "outlive me" I would not want it to be compromised by "lesser" musicians.
bataisflow
05-10-2002, 01:21 PM
YOu're all wrong. I am the perfect replacement. I can play all his lines and sing his vocals! I am being serious.
illusion
05-25-2002, 10:18 AM
I tried to vote for bataisflow, but the poll would not let me. So I voted for...
Trevor Horn...(?)
He can sing backup vocals. Hell he can even sing lead vocals on some Drama stuff.
However, I would prefer Mike Rutherford or Geddy Lee to replace him.
YesNY
05-25-2002, 10:29 AM
I feel somewhat guilty even participating in this discussion. But since you asked, my vote is Billy Sherwood. He can even do double duty, with some guitar work in the studio whenever Mr. Howe gets too caught up in rehashing guitar licks from thirty years ago.
Rabin105
05-29-2002, 04:34 PM
Originally posted by illusion
However, I would prefer Mike Rutherford or Geddy Lee to replace him.
Well neither would work I do not like the new rush song so unless another single from the album grabs me like working man or Limelight then i have to say i think he lost his ability to write good music
Now this one i now someone is going to disagree with but I prefer Rutherford on guitar Love the Phil lineup not because of the "poppy sound" (Mama, Abacab, The Brazilian and Land of confusion is prog not pop) but because it finally gave Mike and Tony (the founders of the band) time to jam and play what they wanted not what Peter and Steve wanted (Not saying that the Peter lineup is bad far from it I have all the "Classic's" Lamb Lies Down and Foxtrot but I also have and prefer And Then There Were Three, ABACAB, We can't dance, and Calling all Stations (with Ray Wilson replacing Collins on vocals) I especially love Mike end solo in ABACAB that and Tony Bank's synth was what turned me on to Genesis
mac
illusion
05-29-2002, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by Rabin105
Well neither would work I do not like the new rush song so unless another single from the album grabs me like working man or Limelight then i have to say i think he lost his ability to write good music
But he is a good bassist. Howe and Anderson can write songs. Have you heard "Awaken" recently?
Originally posted by Rabin105
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Now this one i now someone is going to disagree with but I prefer Rutherford on guitar Love the Phil lineup not because of the "poppy sound" (Mama, Abacab, The Brazilian and Land of confusion is prog not pop)...
Debatable. I do like "Mama" though. I hate the other songs you listed. And I really don't class them as prog. Even Phil, Tony and Mike would disagree with you there I think.
Originally posted by Rabin105
...but because it finally gave Mike and Tony (the founders of the band) time to jam and play what they wanted not what Peter and Steve wanted
I doubt this, but don't deny it. It was more to do with the $$$'s than anything else. They didn't break even until 1976. They were £200,000 in debt at that point (about $250,000-300,000). Add inflation, today thats over a million £'s. Genesis changed to make a quick buck and because the music was easier to write.
I would love to debate you about Genesis in the Genesis forum on Yesfans.
gt76yesman
06-26-2002, 08:01 PM
ME, pick ME!!!! I can do it! I can play a Ricky! I can sing Chris' harmonies! I won't wear spandex! I can wear the backgammon outfit!!!!!!! Vote for ME!!!!!!
rhammill
07-13-2002, 08:50 AM
Actually Chris does not own the Yes name. They have this rather complicated contract that says, in essence, anybody who is currently in Yes has an equal share of the name.
Chris, Alan, Trevor and Tony owned the Yes name in the late '80s because Jon quit. The contract goes so far as to say that jon can't even mention that he (or anybody else who has quit) were in Yes. They can't use the name to sell their albums or tours or whatever. I think the loopholes that the label (Arista) exploited were two:
#1 - the rest of Yes were not active. They were not writing and they were not recording as Yes at the time. Trevor was doing a solo tour and Chris and Alan were working with Billy Sherwood. I think that this material (as well as Trevor's involvement in what ended up on Union) was partially a reaction to this type of tact. They had to prove that the band didn't break up, rather Jon quit. This is also a bit more complicated because Jon wanted Chris in ABWH, but Bill said he couldn't work with him.
#2 - Arista advertised the shows as an Evening of Yes Music Plus. They did not say they were Yes, tehy were simply advertising the music that would be performed, in the same manner as if an orchestra had licensed the rights to perform a concert of Yes music. In this case, the orchestra happened to contain more former members of Yes than the currently working Yes (Chris, Alan and Billy - remember Trevor was touring and Tony wasn't involved initially).
But, I do think Bily would be a good choice. Not only can he play the material, and sing it well, but he has the production abilities to ensure that he has the Squire sound.
I'm not sure the fans would go along with this, but on the other hand it seems most people were happy calling ABHW Yes, so...it probably depends on how many of the rest of the old school are in the band.
For example, would this be Yes - Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes and Jon Anderson?
Randy
Rabin105
07-16-2002, 04:39 PM
Cool idea i'd pay to see that lineup
jcostello
08-15-2002, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by rhammill
For example, would this be Yes - Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes and Jon Anderson?
Randy
If they call it Yes, it could be. I'm not familiar with Billy's bass-playing abilities, so I don't know how good that would be. Hey, while you're at it, let's have Trevor Rabin join Downes and Trevor Horn to form the New Buggles.
I'd go for Tony Levin. It would be interesting to see how a Levin-White rhythm section would function.
Peace, Love and It Wouldn't Be Whitefish, But I Think It Would Be Palatable,
John C.
Rabin105
08-16-2002, 11:04 AM
I feal sherwood would be the only choice
Andersonic
08-28-2002, 07:12 PM
Replacing Chris is a hard job and I can think of only one person who could do it: Spock's Beards' Dave Meros (also the bass player in the touring band of Eric Burden). His sound is umistakenable Squire...and you just need that in Yes. Tony Levin did a an awesome job in the ABWH days but when it come to being Yes it's that actual Squire Rumble you need...
Spock's Beard have just released their new album ('Snow' 2 cd!)and it will become my album of the year I think, or Jon must have something really spectacular on the stove with his 'The Big If'...
After 2 playing rounds in my cd player 'Snow' already begins to make a huge impression on me...well that's not exact subject here. Dave Meros can do Chris Squire!!
RobAdams
08-29-2002, 10:07 AM
The ONLY replacement for Chris Squire? The ROBOT from the original LOST IN SPACE television series. :D
bataisflow
08-29-2002, 10:29 AM
RE: Illusion's Post
"I tried to vote for bataisflow, but the poll would not let me. So I voted for...
Trevor Horn...(?)
He can sing backup vocals. Hell he can even sing lead vocals on some Drama stuff.
However, I would prefer Mike Rutherford or Geddy Lee to replace him."
Thanks man I appreciate the effort. I know I'll get the job someday!
Rabin105
08-30-2002, 03:44 PM
Just like evetually i will be the guitarest of the band now there's a thought a yesfans lineup wow stranger thing could happen as my next poll will show...
yarstruly
08-30-2002, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by Rabin105
Just like evetually i will be the guitarest of the band now there's a thought a yesfans lineup wow stranger thing could happen as my next poll will show...
I'm not trying to be mean here, but would it be possible to add some punctuation and check the spelling before you post something? Your posts are painfully difficult to read at times.
mayor greezy
08-31-2002, 02:39 AM
NONE OF THE ABOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The answer, quite simply......
is.........ME!!!!
jcostello
08-31-2002, 06:29 PM
He's the bass player for Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and was just here on Monday as part of his solo tour. Actually, it would be more fun to watch Victor walk out of the crowd, join Chris at his bass, and playfully wrestle/play it with him as a duet. Victor did this the previous time he was in town, when Bela was doing a show with a bass player named Edgar Meyer across town right before Victor and his band did their show.
Peace, Love, and a Wooten-Squire Bass Duo Album Would Be Awesome!,
John C.
JohnPaul
08-31-2002, 06:36 PM
DRAT YOU POLL ADDICTS!!!
Squire is THE ONLY member who has never been replaced .. and to even think that he should be replaced is disheartening..
I REFUSE TO VOTE ON THIS ONE .. only because it doesn't have an option for NOT REPLACING SQUIRE!
Byroan
09-12-2002, 12:37 PM
This is depressing to think about, but my answer would be...no one! If Chris were to leave, I think the band should hang it up, and pursue solo projects. Look at Genesis- they spawned plenty of good music individually. Of course Tony Levin could fill in, but it just wouldn't be Yes- especially after seeing them live this tour- Chris cannot be replaced.
R'tanys
09-10-2003, 09:38 AM
There is no replacing THE MAN! Anyone who steps in could only succeed him. Although adding Jack Bruce, Geddy Lee or Phil Lesh to the mix might bring forth some interesting dynamics.
Rabin105
09-10-2003, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by Byroan
This is depressing to think about, but my answer would be...no one! If Chris were to leave, I think the band should hang it up, and pursue solo projects. Look at Genesis- they spawned plenty of good music individually. Of course Tony Levin could fill in, but it just wouldn't be Yes- especially after seeing them live this tour- Chris cannot be replaced.
very true
Originally posted by mayor greezy
NONE OF THE ABOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The answer, quite simply......
is.........ME!!!!
or ME, too! I'll use all of the original equipment and do justice to the original arrangements and vocals. But, I take quick showers, not long baths.
Rabin105
09-11-2003, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by paostby
or ME, too! I'll use all of the original equipment and do justice to the original arrangements and vocals. But, I take quick showers, not long baths.
You guys need to support me in my pol of who should replace howe. Comeon everyone is beating me
Dale Cleary
09-16-2003, 03:49 PM
Tony Levin all the way. Simply because he is different.
Rabin105
09-16-2003, 04:30 PM
Trevor horn would be interesting to say the least
TrevorHowe
10-05-2003, 09:58 PM
none of em go with les claypool hes the ----
moiras
10-05-2003, 10:11 PM
How cruel & unusual it is to contemplate such a predicament!!!
Surely you jest!?!
In my opinion, none of the above could pull off such a maneuver; only the ghost of Jaco Pastorius could suffice, in my book...
Rabin105
10-06-2003, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by moiras
How cruel & unusual it is to contemplate such a predicament!!!
Surely you jest!?!
In my opinion, none of the above could pull off such a maneuver; only the ghost of Jaco Pastorius could suffice, in my book...
what about Mike rutherford
ELLIS
12-24-2003, 06:07 PM
I'd hate to see Chris leave, but if he did, then either get Billy Sherwood or Greg Lake.
No No, They need an extremely sophisticated bass player with a lot of jazz-fusion-rock-funk influence. Someone with a crisp pumping style who could play Relayer, Ritual and The Fish with the same bravado and intensity. My choice would be the unfortunately obscure but the extremely adept, JOHN GREAVES, who played with the unfortunately obscure but highly skilled prog fusion band, NATIONAL HEALTH. In fact Bruford played with them on a few sessions and worked a lot with their keyboardist, Dave Steward (former Egg- member) on his early solo releases. I have no idea what this guy John is doing now but he was fantastic.
Also the bass guy from 'Brand X' would be a good choice where ever he is as well. I'll edit this later when I recall his name. Percy...something? He maybe a bit too jazzy but I think YES could use some new 'edge' in their music.[ BTW, Phil Collins was a member of the fusion band 'Brand X'. His other band during Genesis in which he didn't sing but only drummed his ars...off.]
Rabin105
12-26-2003, 07:23 PM
Sherwood would work well and Lake Jon singing karnevil #9 Keith tried out to fill wakeman's shoes. Interesting
About The Round
12-29-2003, 04:25 AM
From what I´ve heard – Sherwood is not the right direction. Yes bass is about domination. The bass sound is the flesh and blood of the group in perfect contrast to the angelic Anderson. Get Flea from RHCP, and he would fill the veins of Yes with energy.
About The Round
12-29-2003, 05:11 AM
Squire is a musican who wants to lead and define every moment of Yes music. He´s the vital arranger in Yes, something we shall not underestimate. Seldom a bass player gets into this role, but if we´re listening closely – the bass line is the very heart (or soul as listed somewhere above) of what´s going on!
Sherwood doesn´t dominate anyone. Go for Flea in RHCP, then we also add the energy currently missing!
Rabin105
12-29-2003, 11:00 AM
Squire is a musican who wants to lead and define every moment of Yes music. He´s the vital arranger in Yes, something we shall not underestimate. Seldom a bass player gets into this role, but if we´re listening closely – the bass line is the very heart (or soul as listed somewhere above) of what´s going on!
Sherwood doesn´t dominate anyone. Go for Flea in RHCP, then we also add the energy currently missing!
But you also need too look at three part harmonies who is going to fill the void White or will you need to get a new keyboardest Like Downes or Brislin.
About The Round
12-30-2003, 09:33 AM
But you also need too look at three part harmonies who is going to fill the void White or will you need to get a new keyboardest Like Downes or Brislin.
I have not considered this, right. Squire also do the harmony vocals, and I haven´t a clue who should do this double. Perhaps a discreet helper at the back would do. Can You Imagine?
Rabin105
12-30-2003, 10:27 AM
Sherwood could do the harmonies and he sounds good on Tales from yesterday (Siberean katrue) he also did a nice job on roundabout
the'YES'kid
04-16-2004, 06:48 AM
this one I HATE to do but I kinda have to who should replace the great Squire .
1. If you HATE it......then don't do it
2. "have to"???????? are you now working for Yes' management?
:dog:
..........aaaaaaaanyways. If one day you are given the task to hire a new bassist for Yes, I suggest Tony Levin.
:lol:
Rabin105
04-17-2004, 03:35 PM
.
1. If you HATE it......then don't do it
2. "have to"???????? are you now working for Yes' management?
:dog:
..........aaaaaaaanyways. If one day you are given the task to hire a new bassist for Yes, I suggest Tony Levin.
:lol:
the reason I haver to do it I did it for the other member whoshould replace anderson Howe and White. So i figured why not see who should replce Squire/. I hate to do it becasue I like chris and hope he stays in yes for as long as he can do it.
Oh and Sherwood is probably the only choice.
the'YES'kid
04-17-2004, 04:02 PM
the reason I haver to do it I did it for the other member whoshould replace anderson Howe and White. So i figured why not see who should replce Squire/. I hate to do it becasue I like chris and hope he stays in yes for as long as he can do it.
Oh and Sherwood is probably the only choice.
:thinking:
..............whatever.
:dog:
Rabin105
04-17-2004, 04:20 PM
:thinking:
..............whatever.
:dog:
:badass: I don't know io figure it would be an interesting poll
Snarly
04-17-2004, 05:07 PM
Well,
Considering the rumor that Chris "owns" the "Yes" name and the fact that Yes would not be Yes without The Fish, I hate to even think about this also.
Still no one knows how long any of Our Boys will be able to keep it up at their ages. Still, I would hope that Yes could continue if one of the current boys could not go on due to health.
I must suggest a bassist not mentioned in this poll... John Wetton
'70s King Crimson w/Bruford and Asia w/Steve should qualify him.
Plus, as a bass player myself, he is my second greatest guru of all time. Love his bass playing in Crimso. He sings too. My third favorite voice in '70s prog right after Jon and Chris. (Greg Lake is No. 4, and MIGHT be worth considering also.)
Rabin105
04-17-2004, 05:19 PM
Well,
Considering the rumor that Chris "owns" the "Yes" name and the fact that Yes would not be Yes without The Fish, I hate to even think about this also.
Still no one knows how long any of Our Boys will be able to keep it up at their ages. Still, I would hope that Yes could continue if one of the current boys could not go on due to health.
I must suggest a bassist not mentioned in this poll... John Wetton
'70s King Crimson w/Bruford and Asia w/Steve should qualify him.
Plus, as a bass player myself, he is my second greatest guru of all time. Love his bass playing in Crimso. He sings too. My third favorite voice in '70s prog right after Jon and Chris. (Greg Lake is No. 4, and MIGHT be worth considering also.)
Greg probably couldn't do it maybe John Wetton 2 interesting choices though
DonnAstral
07-04-2004, 02:05 PM
No Yes without Chris. It's too disturbing to contemplate. He has always been the torchbearer and the soul of the band. The other members would go on recording solo projects--as I would hope Chris would--but I can't see a group without Chris.
Scooty
07-28-2004, 05:27 PM
NOBODY
IF Chris goes....fold, lay it down and call it a day
Scoot
Stever
07-29-2004, 10:35 AM
I didn't check anything off. I would hope they'd call it a day, but they didn't, even when Jon left....twice! So of your list, I'd hope for Tony Levin or Jeff Berlin, but my favorite other bassists are Billy Sheehan and Stuart Hamm. Either of those two would do quite well.
mattquarterstein
08-13-2004, 06:56 AM
So would I.
Whitefish
08-09-2005, 03:06 AM
FORGET IT!
This is useless as trying to replace the late greats John Bonham, Keith Moon and John Entwistle.
Chris is the core of Yes. If he ever is out of Yes, they are over. But Rick once said he could see Yes going on like the New York Philharmonic for years and years. So who knows?
None of the above.
Tony Levin is great, but a session man. Jeff Berlin is great, but did not fit in with ABWH and rushed "Heart of the Sunrise" live. The feel was not right. Trevor Horn is great, but does not have the chops. Billy Sherwood is good but could not do it. Phil Spalding is very good, but would not fit in. I am not familar with Kevin Kuhn.
John Wetton or Greg Lake perhaps.
But my hope is Chris will always be with them.
sherriff_johnbrown
08-09-2005, 06:28 PM
I voted Tony Levin. That guys a monster on the stick!
Yes on stick? How cool would that be??
Tony Levin is great, but a session man.
Tony proved himself to be far, far more than a mere session man in King Crimson.
There was no option for "Chris cannot be replaced, and without him Yes needs to call it a career" in the poll, so I refrained from voting.
Scooty
08-10-2005, 03:15 AM
There was no option for "Chris cannot be replaced, and without him Yes needs to call it a career" in the poll, so I refrained from voting.
Precisely.
overlook
08-10-2005, 05:37 AM
Old thread, i know - but surely Geddy Lee is the natural choice. what a band that would be
gitsy
08-10-2005, 05:48 AM
I didn't vote. No Chris Squire = no Yes.
I was restrained in my last post, but the whole concept of this thread really bugs me.
For the record, I am a major fan of both Drama and ABWH. Drama rocked way harder than Jon wanted to at that time and ABWH was a different thing musically than Yes, as much for Alan's absence as Chris's. I support the guys doing different combos. The music benefits and we all therefore benefit.
But in 2005, with the whole Trooper/Drama/West/ABWH legacy intact, you can't go get some random player, no matter how good, and have him replace a member who is as much a part of the creative team as he is a monumental player on his instrument and call it Yes.
As far as I'm concerned, no entity that doesn't include Jon, Chris, Steve and Alan has any business calling itself Yes. If either the Drama or West lineup wanted to put out a CD and tour under the name, I would support it, with CD and ticket purchases as well as in spirit, but that is incredibly unlikely.
No one should replace Chris. Or Jon. Or Steve. Or Alan. Those guys are Yes. Anything else is not.
MrZuLu
08-16-2005, 11:11 PM
Much to Earl Grey's chagrin.... none of the above...
Me!
MrZuLu
08-16-2005, 11:13 PM
I was restrained in my last post, but the whole concept of this thread really bugs me.
For the record, I am a major fan of both Drama and ABWH. Drama rocked way harder than Jon wanted to at that time and ABWH was a different thing musically than Yes, as much for Alan's absence as Chris's. I support the guys doing different combos. The music benefits and we all therefore benefit.
But in 2005, with the whole Trooper/Drama/West/ABWH legacy intact, you can't go get some random player, no matter how good, and have him replace a member who is as much a part of the creative team as he is a monumental player on his instrument and call it Yes.
As far as I'm concerned, no entity that doesn't include Jon, Chris, Steve and Alan has any business calling itself Yes. If either the Drama or West lineup wanted to put out a CD and tour under the name, I would support it, with CD and ticket purchases as well as in spirit, but that is incredibly unlikely.
No one should replace Chris. Or Jon. Or Steve. Or Alan. Those guys are Yes. Anything else is not.
I have to agree with JL; however, I am the logical replacement.
lol
honest
Hugh Shiebler
08-17-2005, 01:55 AM
No Squire = no YES
allpurechance
08-17-2005, 02:53 AM
I was restrained in my last post, but the whole concept of this thread really bugs me.
For the record, I am a major fan of both Drama and ABWH. Drama rocked way harder than Jon wanted to at that time and ABWH was a different thing musically than Yes, as much for Alan's absence as Chris's. I support the guys doing different combos. The music benefits and we all therefore benefit.
But in 2005, with the whole Trooper/Drama/West/ABWH legacy intact, you can't go get some random player, no matter how good, and have him replace a member who is as much a part of the creative team as he is a monumental player on his instrument and call it Yes.
As far as I'm concerned, no entity that doesn't include Jon, Chris, Steve and Alan has any business calling itself Yes. If either the Drama or West lineup wanted to put out a CD and tour under the name, I would support it, with CD and ticket purchases as well as in spirit, but that is incredibly unlikely.
No one should replace Chris. Or Jon. Or Steve. Or Alan. Those guys are Yes. Anything else is not.
Yeah.I gotta quote this,too.There are few things on the site with which I agree more than the sentiments expressed,herein John.And you wonder why I might go and say something like you are one of The Men.This is why.
Especially since the Magnification recording,which still boggles my own mind as to how it was achieved.The touring schedule at that time,the immediate post-Igor situation,how,how was this done?!And how was it done....so...well!?
Yes.The last decade has proven at least this much.Yes is at least these four musicians.And the last three years have perhaps finalized Rick's spot as the fifth.Perhaps.Time is intervening,and it will tell,indeed.
sherriff_johnbrown
08-17-2005, 03:27 AM
Old thread, i know - but surely Geddy Lee is the natural choice. what a band that would be
Geddy Lee isn't the natural choice. He's still in Rush. It would be kinda cool to hear him doing Yes though.
sherriff_johnbrown
08-17-2005, 03:29 AM
I was restrained in my last post, but the whole concept of this thread really bugs me.
For the record, I am a major fan of both Drama and ABWH. Drama rocked way harder than Jon wanted to at that time and ABWH was a different thing musically than Yes, as much for Alan's absence as Chris's. I support the guys doing different combos. The music benefits and we all therefore benefit.
But in 2005, with the whole Trooper/Drama/West/ABWH legacy intact, you can't go get some random player, no matter how good, and have him replace a member who is as much a part of the creative team as he is a monumental player on his instrument and call it Yes.
As far as I'm concerned, no entity that doesn't include Jon, Chris, Steve and Alan has any business calling itself Yes. If either the Drama or West lineup wanted to put out a CD and tour under the name, I would support it, with CD and ticket purchases as well as in spirit, but that is incredibly unlikely.
No one should replace Chris. Or Jon. Or Steve. Or Alan. Those guys are Yes. Anything else is not.
It's kind of funny (in an un-funny way) that we are being so deep and serious about a thread based on a hypothetical question and a problem that doesn't exist.
allpurechance
08-17-2005, 03:45 AM
Simply put Sherriff-these musicians - Yes - have been keeping some of us company,and inspiring us when inspiration is largely unavailable elsewhere,making us weep with joy to their music for well over three decades.
So the thought of someone else representing as Yes...the thought of another bassist...creates a somber response.
That's all.That's all it is...
That's the simple response....
......
It's kind of funny (in an un-funny way) that we are being so deep and serious about a thread based on a hypothetical question and a problem that doesn't exist.
I suppose you have a point. :rightG:
I feel strongly about Yes!!!!
Scooty
08-17-2005, 04:07 AM
Geddy Lee OWES his existince to Christopher Squire..
I don't see him as a replacement at all..
There is no replacement. This is morbid and wrong..
I love Geddy Lee..and the man has stated in many many articles that Chris is one of his biggest influences...particualrly Relayer..
Geddy belongs in Rush,and thank Buddah he is in Rush..
Geddy can only be second to Chris. Chris Squire paved the road that Geddy Lee travels.
sherriff_johnbrown
08-17-2005, 02:19 PM
I think it would be cool to see Rush do some Yes. The Rush fans hate covers though.
ToBeOver
09-20-2005, 01:42 AM
This thread should have been yanked long ago.
There is no replacement---PERIOD!
:keyboard:
jcostello
09-21-2005, 06:53 PM
Geddy Lee OWES his existince to Christopher Squire..
I don't see him as a replacement at all..
There is no replacement. This is morbid and wrong..
I love Geddy Lee..and the man has stated in many many articles that Chris is one of his biggest influences...particualrly Relayer..
Geddy belongs in Rush,and thank Buddah he is in Rush..
Geddy can only be second to Chris. Chris Squire paved the road that Geddy Lee travels.
Actually, I think Geddy owes his existence to his parents (neither of whom is Chris Squire).
After seeing Victor Wooten a couple weeks ago, I think he would be my choice. Even though he would take Yes in a funkier direction, I don't think that would be a bad thing.
John Super-Mega-Convinced-That-Squire-Did-Not-Sire-Geddy Yesfan
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