It is with great sorrow that I note the passing of the man - taken from us far too soon - who was not only the literal foundation of Yes, but also a dear friend and wonderful collaborator to his bandmates, and especially Trevor - their creative partnership defined the YesWest years as much as any other element of that assemblage of musicians.
Those of us who have loved Yes for much of our lives as music fans, we know Chris was blessed with an incredibly charismatic personality and a musical talent to match, and both the sound and the sight of the band is forever imbued and articulated with his qualities as a musician and a performer. A huge part of what made Yes so beloved and innovative over the whole of their career is attributable to his contributions.
There will never be another like him, nor should there be. The world was lucky to hold just one Fish. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, bandmates and collaborators, and fellow fans.
