Remembering Chris Squire of Yes
It was on this day (6/27) nine years ago that we sadly lost Chris Squire. The bassist and vocalist was one of the longest serving original members of progressive rock legends Yes.
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 09: Chris Squire of the British band Yes performs at Radio City Music Hall on July 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty ImagesIt was on this day (6/27) nine years ago that we sadly lost Chris Squire. The bassist and vocalist was one of the longest serving original members of progressive rock legends Yes.
He remained active in the band until his death, appearing on every studio album release from 1969 to 2014. It was in 2015 that he passed at the age of 67 after a battle with leukemia. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 as a member of Yes with a speech given by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush.
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Brent Porche will play "Roundabout" this afternoon on WMMR to honor Chris Squire's life. The track is from the 1971 album Fragile.
Yes - "Roundabout"
Brent Saw Dead and Company At The Sphere, And It Was A Wild Ride
Dead and Company are in the middle of a residency at the brand new $2.3 billion dollar sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brent Porche of WMMR Philadelphia got to witness this immersive experience firsthand. It was a wild ride, and you can see his videos below.
Currently, Dead and Company consists of original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann. Alongside them on stage are John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, and Jay Lane.
How big is the Sphere in Las Vegas?
The Sphere is the largest spherical structure in the world. That would be impressive on its own, standing at 366 feet high and 516 feet across. The outside is fitted with over a million LED lights to project dynamic images that outshine most of the neon in Vegas. On the inside, there's a 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen that reaches above and around the viewer, creating an intense and colorful show.
Who's performed there so far, and who's set to play next?
Before Dead & Co's Dead Forever residency, which runs through August 10th, Phish put on a trippy show at the Vegas venue. U2 broke ground with their run of shows there, celebrating their Achtung Baby album in vivid splendor.
Next up at the Sphere is a residency with the Eagles (the band, not the NFL team - although we'd love to see a Super Bowl in a place like this!). The group just announced that they will perform there in September and October of 2024, and tickets go on sale this Friday (6/21).
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Brent Porche's Sphere Experience with Dead and Company
"China Cat Sunflower"
Warning: NSFW language in the background!
Deadheads were astounded by the visuals at the Dead Forever residency shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
"The Weight"
Brent's seats were all the way in the top row, but unlike other concert venues, this is the spot to be in - you can see everything from this vantage point. "The Weight" is a cover of the song by The Band.
"U.S. Blues"
Riding off into the sunset with the Dead!
