Birth of Christopher Russell Edward Squire
Birth of Christopher Russell Edward Squire, later Yes bassist and founding member.
Role range: 1948-2015
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Chris Squire Biography and Timeline
Follow Chris Squire through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Chris Squire, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1948–1985Years on this page
1948
1966
Mabel Greer's Toyshop
Plays bass in Mabel Greer's Toyshop before forming Yes with Jon Anderson.
Role range: 1966-1968
1968
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Co-founds Yes and becomes the band's only constant member until illness stops him touring.
Role range: 1968-2015
1969
Yes
Plays bass on the debut Yes album, establishing his bright and melodic bass style.
Role range: 1968-2015
1971
Roundabout
Co-writes Roundabout, one of Yes's best-known songs from the Fragile period.
Role range: 1968-2015
1975
Yesterdays
Appears on Yesterdays, a compilation drawing from the band's early catalogue.
Role range: 1968-2015
1977
Going for the One
Plays bass on Going for the One as Yes regain strong chart momentum.
Role range: 1968-2015
1981
Breakup
Sees Yes disband temporarily after the Drama line-up ends.
Role range: 1968-2015
1985
Grammy Award
Shares a Grammy win for the instrumental Cinema from the 90125 album.
Role range: 1968-2015
Records, sources and methodology
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