Chris Squire had a bigger impact on my bass playing than anyone else I listened to in my youth. Ged taught me how to step forward and fill up musical space with the instrument, which is a great counterpoint to Mike Rutherford’s subdued, almost Frippian unshowmanship. But Squire was really my Coltrane.

Thanks for the kind words, JaPaBo. I’ve been on a Yes kick since he died. I listened to one of the new 1972 live releases–7 or 8 whole shows are available. Good stuff. He was a bass genius. Arse, would you say he was your biggest hero back in the day?

I’ve been in mourning all week. It’s still too soon to listen to Fish’s bass playing (although maybe I’ll break my fast by finally listening to “Fish Out Of Water”).

That’s too bad about Chris. I hope he gets better soon. The only Yes I know other than the hits is Tales from Topographic Oceans, which you played for me in college. I’m not sure you were trying to make me a fan…

I wouldn’t know — I have never sat down and given a serious listen to anything after “Union” (although I’ve certainly tried to!)