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Yes’ Chris Squire is currently touring with the band and Peter Frampton, but that’s not all the bassist is up to.  He filled us in on another project he’s working on.

 “I’ve just finished an album with Steve Hackett and I’m very, very happy with it.  It’s actually one of my greatest achievements I think.  The best achievements, I’ve always found, are always when you’re working with someone else and of course when it’s with someone new, I guess it’s like a new relationship, so we really have made this work and we’ve just finished it so that’s going to be showing up in the next few months.” 

Working with Hackett, who was Genesis’ guitarist in the ‘70s, is new for Chris.  Turns out the two didn’t even meet for the first time until three years ago when Steve helped out on Chris’ Christmas album.  They’ve since gotten to know each other and Chris told us more about their joint album.

“The amazing thing is that Steve and I just work together so well and so naturally and we sing together really well and the combination of our talent is really something that doesn’t happen often so we’re both really pleased with the outcome of the record.” 

The guys plan to release the record under the creative band name Squakett.  Now, they’re deciding if the effort will be self-titled or not and what the artwork for it will look like.  Expect to see the CD on shelves soon. 

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