Chris Squire has leukemia- Sherwood subs for 2015 tour

[Progatron]

Man... positive vibes...

https://www.facebook.com/yestheband

From the Official Yes Facebook page:


YES BASSIST AND CO-FOUNDING MEMBER CHRIS SQUIRE
TO UNDERGO TREATMENT FOR LEUKEMIA

Grammy Award-winning bass guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of YES, Chris Squire, has been diagnosed with Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), an uncommon form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Chris will be receiving treatment in his hometown of Phoenix over the next few months.

YES will be honouring their commitment to their North American summer tour with Toto, as well as confirming their performances on Cruise to the Edge in November.

Chris's role in the band will be covered by YES alumnus Billy Sherwood.

To quote Chris: "This will be the first time since the band formed in 1968 that YES will have performed live without me. But the other guys and myself have agreed that Billy Sherwood will do an excellent job of covering my parts and the show as a whole will deliver the same YES experience that our fans have come to expect over the years."

[battema]

Best wishes to him on his recovery.

[Supersonic Scientist]

Oh that super-SUCKS!!!

All the best to Chris in attaining a full recovery.

[FredOCal]

Just read this. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. Yes is the reason I jumped down the rabbit hole many years ago.

[happytheman]

Yeah I just read this as well.. many well wishes to Chris.. and best of luck to Billy while he's filling in for Chris..

[ItalProgRules]

Damn. Damn damn damn damn damn.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

[JKL2000]

That sucks for Squire. Hopefully that old war horse will make it.

[Scott Bails]

Best wishes for Mr. Squire for a quick and painless recovery.

That said...

"No Chris, No Yes"

[Mstove]

Just read this. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. Yes is the reason I jumped down the rabbit hole many years ago.

Same here. They got me into all this and he's a huge part of that. Really sucks to hear - get well, Fish.

[Reginod]

Wow. Perspective.

Hope he can recover. Best wishes Mr. Squire!

[ronmac]

Hang in there, Chris. Best wishes.

[proggy_jazzer]

His playing and sound are a huge part of my musical DNA. I'll be keeping a good thought.

[iguana]

no chris, no yes, indeed. everything else is arguable. every good wish.

[oilersfan]

Sending positive thoughts his way. Damn...

[moecurlythanu]

Sad news. We're all getting older, and will undoubtedly be hearing similar news going forward.

[miamiscot]

I woke up to this news today?

DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Chris Squire. I love YES. Their music changed me in a very profound way.

Get well soon.

[aith01]

Very sorry to hear this news.

Chris Squire's music (within Yes and without) has been a huge part of my life. Here's hoping the treatment goes smoothly and he makes a full recovery.

[rickawakeman]

I'll be sending especially warm vibes to Chris while enjoying my Progeny box!

[Wot Gorilla]

Saddened by this news. Good luck Chris.

[Facelift]

Sincerest wishes for a fast recovery.

Unfortunate to see that the rest of them are taking a "the show must go on" attitude.

[The Fantastic Progo Rican]

Best wishes to the big guy, I just realized that Yes is going to tour for the first time with no original members.

[Mstove]

Sincerest wishes for a fast recovery.

Unfortunate to see that the rest of them are taking a "the show must go on" attitude.

I can't imagine he'd want it any other way, particularly with shows scheduled and contracts signed. I don't think it is unfortunate at all.

[Scott Bails]

Unfortunate to see that the rest of them are taking a "the show must go on" attitude.

Why is that unfortunate?

[Koreabruce]

I wish him all the best. Billy Sherwood is certainly a good choice to fulfill commitments. FYI, here's what wikipedia says about this condition:

Treatment
Treatment for erythroleukemia consists of chemotherapy, frequently consisting of cytarabine, daunorubicin, and idarubicin.[2]

Prognosis
Acute erythroid leukemia (M6) has a relatively poor prognosis, with median survival for erythroleukemia patients of 36 weeks.[3] The 36 week prognosis is due to the rareness of M6b.

When looked at separately, prognosis comes back a little differently (survival, mean ± sd) : M6B (3 ± 3.6 months) versus M6A (25 ± 28 months), and M6C (10 ± 13 months).[4]

Sending positive vibes nonetheless. Hang on in there, Chris!

[happytheman]

Billy will fill his "shoes" just fine.. Not the least bit concerned for the band.. Now Chris that's another story.. said it once but worth saying again.. best wishes for a full recovery from this..