Rush bassist Geddy Lee named Yes’s Chris Squire as the greatest progressive-rock bassist, saying the choice was “without question”. The article argues that Squire’s inventive, prominent bass playing helped shape Lee’s approach and influenced Rush’s later direction.

Lee cited Squire’s work on Yes songs including ‘Roundabout’ and ‘No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed’, praising its imagination, movement and ability to combine different musical styles. He noted that comparisons between bassists depend on genre and context, but said Squire’s influence on progressive rock was exceptional; Squire died in 2015.