Squire was born on 4 March 1948 in the north-west London suburb of Kingsbury, to Peter and Joanne Squire. He grew up there and in the nearby Queensbury and Wembley areas. His father was a cab driver and his mother a s… See more

Squire's first band was the Syn, a rock and rhythm and blues band that featured Jackman on keyboards and Martin Adelman on drums. Their first public performance took place at The Graveyard, a youth clu… See more

Squire's unique tone was very clear and distinct, and his playing was noted for being aggressive, dynamic and melodic.
Squire played primarily with a pick (usually a grey Herco "heavy") held with the tip very close to hi… See more