Wish Billy Squier would tour.

  • Thread starter Thread starter Juliad
  • Start date Start date
Juliad said:
That must of been a great show. Def Leppard had a much harder edge back then plus Steve C and an uninjured Rick A.
Click to expand...
Def Leppard was about to explode at this point and clearly stole the show. They didn’t open up for very long after this show
 
What a great time period for this type of rock (roughly 79-83). It was when all these emerging artists like Squier, the Cars, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Donny Iris, and even Journey still had a gritty hard rock edge to their music that left the 70’s behind and embraced the more energetic, upbeat early 80’s vibe. Post ‘83 or so, all of them embraced the MTV sound, ditched the dirty guitars, heavily incorporated synths and went full on pop.
 
Thegame, you are spot on. It may have been one of the best moments ever to be a high schooler or just starting to get into music. Too bad the hard rock music scene went corporate and artists started compromising their music and wearing pink spandex and lipstick etc. It didn't last long after that.
 
thegame said:
What a great time period for this type of rock (roughly 79-83). It was when all these emerging artists like Squier, the Cars, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Donny Iris, and even Journey still had a gritty hard rock edge to their music that left the 70’s behind and embraced the more energetic, upbeat early 80’s vibe. Post ‘83 or so, all of them embraced the MTV sound, ditched the dirty guitars, heavily incorporated synths and went full on pop.
Click to expand...
It really was a golden era of music. Some of the best rock, new wave and metal we’ll ever get.
 
Hi,

Hope you don't mind me posting this, but since we're on the topic of Billy Squier thought this will be of interest.

I've just released a book titled Louder Than Words: Beyond the backstage Pass'.
There is a whole chapter I wrote on the real story behind Billy Squier's supposedly career ending video, along with an in-depth look at his life and music. Billy has authorized the chapter and I conducted many hours of interviews with Billy for the book and chapter along with all the key players in this whole video drama, from Billy's former band members to several Billy Squier fans to those who also worked with him and MTV VJs.
The book is available on Amazon worldwide.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1915616123

“Joe Matera is a rock 'n roll lifer - when he's not playing music, he's writing about it. Joe's passionate about what he does...and music is nothing without passion." – Billy Squier
 
When I was a photojournalist he was playing at a casino around 2010 and the contract to take photos was a complete rights grab. My managing editor at the newspaper told me not to sign it so I didn’t. Still got to see the show and it was great, front row dead center (it was the media relations person’s last day at that job as they got promoted and treated me very well).
 
His bass player lives two blocks away next to my kids' school. When I run into him I'll put a bug in his ear for y'all.
 
LP Freak said:
Saw him in ‘83 with Def Leppard opening up
Click to expand...
Huge blowout with my parents about this show in New Haven.. I was 13 and they thought I was too young to go. I was a HUGE fan of Leppard, and Billy rocked hard back then so I'd have been happy to catch that too.
My girlfriend at the time (first "serious" gf) went with her older sisters, and got me a Lep shirt. I was seriously pissed at my parents for a LONNNNG time. I still bust my dads chops about it occasionally.

I grew to appreciate Billy's tone as I got older
 
shar-vell Dan said:
4oxhkG.gif


As long as he promises not to do this.
Click to expand...
talk about a career killer ..........
 
Saw a video of him on a crappy little practice amp playing a guitar a cappella and man…. Under-rated.
 
shar-vell Dan said:
image.png

PortraitImage_Squier.jpeg

warrenamps.jpg

big_RatRig1.jpg

Nr34.jpg


Frank Levi did Squires amp work. Frank then worked on RATT's Marshall on tour the first few albums.
Frank also worked for SIR studio rentals in NY & LA and reworked those amps including but not limited the AFD amps.
I kid Squire about the "prancing" video [bad advice from a choreographer] Billys always been rightous with Marshall tone.
Click to expand...
Frank is one of my faves, and his Marshall mods are beyond underrated.
I'm fortunate to have a #34 mod that Frank did on a JMP 2203 for me in 2014, and also found a JCM800 2203 with his MK-7 mod, and they both are some of the best sounding amps I've heard to this day.
Frank was also an incredibly nice human being, helped me out numerous times and is deeply missed.
One of the truly best.
 
SBlue said:
Frank is one of my faves, and his Marshall mods are beyond underrated.
I'm fortunate to have a #34 mod that Frank did on a JMP 2203 for me in 2014, and also found a JCM800 2203 with his MK-7 mod, and they both are some of the best sounding amps I've heard to this day.
Frank was also an incredibly nice human being, helped me out numerous times and is deeply missed.
One of the truly best.
Click to expand...
Always wanted one of his mods
 
SBlue said:
Frank is one of my faves, and his Marshall mods are beyond underrated.
I'm fortunate to have a #34 mod that Frank did on a JMP 2203 for me in 2014, and also found a JCM800 2203 with his MK-7 mod, and they both are some of the best sounding amps I've heard to this day.
Frank was also an incredibly nice human being, helped me out numerous times and is deeply missed.
One of the truly best.
Click to expand...
We used to chat on FB. Great guy.
Hang onto those amps.
First time i hear "Lonely is the night" opening riff i knew that amp was different. But wouldn't find out til later.
 
shar-vell Dan said:
We used to chat on FB. Great guy.
Hang onto those amps.
First time i hear "Lonely is the night" opening riff i knew that amp was different. But wouldn't find out til later.
Click to expand...
Wasn't he an incredible person? Man, I can't even remember how many times I've opened up my Facebook and there was a completely random message from Frank, either giving me a weather report or telling me about amps or bands.
I really miss him.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
 
Back
Top