How to Ruin a Career in Rock

Ksyrup · 04-05-2007, 10:18 PM

I'm not ashamed to admit that I used to be a big Billy Squier fan. So it's got to be impossible for me to never have seen this video. I think I'm repressing it deep in my mind somewhere. This would explain how the guy who was so big in the mid-80s suddenly fell off a cliff at the turn of the 90s. Part Flashdance, all crap...I just don't know what the hell Billy was thinking.

Oh yeah, the director is the guy who is responsible for High School Musical. As if I didn't already have enough of a reason to hate the guy...

stevew · 04-05-2007, 10:20 PM

You just made the high school QB turn gay with this thread.

Ksyrup · 04-05-2007, 10:21 PM

BTW, I don't think it's a coincidence that the first single off his next album was called She Goes Down. A futile attempt at damage control, methinks.

bulletsponge · 04-05-2007, 10:25 PM

sweet mother of god!

Hurst2112 · 04-05-2007, 10:34 PM

Come on...

Les Paul and Billy Squire. 2 guys who had major guitar mfgs create lines of instruments just for them.

Billy worked at the studio that I worked at...though, a couple years earlier. My old boss said he was MAJOR OCD. He was uptight too. Started cleaning the control room window (looking out into performance area). The window was about 25 feet long, 5 fet high. He just started cleaning. He also started adjusting/rearranging mics and music stands, re-vacuuming carpet and making fresh coffee. He was being a dick to everybody, complaining about everything, asking for everything under the sun.

Studio catered to anything he asked. At the end of the day, he turned out to be the coolest cat. Apologized for being a dick. Said he liked to feel out how studios treat him and what they do for him. Was impressed with how the studio tried making feel comfortable.

....then he tried getting down my boss' pants.

stevew · 04-05-2007, 10:36 PM

Gah....

stevew · 04-05-2007, 10:36 PM

dola-
I kind of thought he rocked, like if he was on the radio I'd jam out to him in my car or something, but now I'm forever scarred..

stevew · 04-05-2007, 10:39 PM

Ksyrup · 04-05-2007, 10:40 PM

See, that stuff actually rocked in the early 80s, before hard rock/metal became popular. In the span of about 3 years, Squier, Night Ranger, Foreigner, Journey, REO, Styx, etc., all went from "rock" to "pop" in comparison to Quiet Riot and the endless stream of hair bands that followed. They got a raw deal.

My favorite Squier songs are Emotion in Motion (cool bas line) and Everybody Wants You.

cartman · 04-05-2007, 10:42 PM

"In The Dark" is the greatest song of the 80s: true or false.

Discuss.

Ksyrup · 04-05-2007, 10:43 PM

Don't even start with Judas Priest. My favorite metal band of all time. It's funny, I knew long before it became public that he was gay becaue my aunt dated their sound man and I heard all the stories. Kinda obvious now, but everone was pretty well shocked when it came out.

Hurst2112 · 04-05-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Don't even start with Judas Priest. My favorite metal band of all time. It's funny, I knew long before it became public that he was gay becaue my aunt dated their sound man and I heard all the stories. Kinda obvious now, but everone was pretty well shocked when it came out.

I have a friend who met him at the Marquette Hotel here in Mpls back around the Defenders of the Faith tour. Came into the lobby with 2 local 'boys' who looked very femmy. Friend said that while they didn't know for sure, they thought that he was a little light in the loafers off stage. Granted, you see concerts from back then, its obvious. But, back in the 80s, his garb was pretty tough. Even with his short blond hair, guys thought he was the shit.

Not to mention, I don't care what hole you prefer. If you can sing like that, I'm a fan.

Hurst2112 · 04-05-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

"In The Dark" is the greatest song of the 80s: true or false.

Discuss.

One of the greatest.

I think that Squire was amazing for a brief moment in time. Everything he touched turned to gold. The Goo Goo Dolls were like that in the 90s. Anything written would be guaranteed 100,000 units sold, if not more.

bulletsponge · 04-05-2007, 11:24 PM

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....then he tried getting down my boss' pants.

im going to make an assumption based soley on the video above and say your boss was a man

Vinatieri for Prez · 04-05-2007, 11:30 PM

Didn't everyone air band like that in their bedroom in the 10th grade?? Seriously though, that first video is pure fucking hilarious gold. I have a sinking feeling Billy blew every single guy at the end of the video when the cameras went off.

cthomer5000 · 04-06-2007, 12:01 AM

man. that hurt to watch

Kodos · 04-06-2007, 12:10 AM

Dude can't dance manly-like, that's for sure.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinatieri for Prez

Didn't everyone air band like that in their bedroom in the 10th grade??

Sure. At the end of a pretty rigorous session, I'd have a pile of pink tank tops I had ripped off myself. Eventually I had to stop because my mom was getting pissed I was ruining so many of her shirts.

stevew · 04-06-2007, 07:00 AM

Wow, I'm previewing a Squier greatest hits record on Itunes and homeboy does quite a few songs I remember from the days of classic rock radio. Quite a few songs that I recognized but didnt know who the artist was.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2007, 07:03 AM

I've got Emotions in Motion and his greatest hits album. I had a few others on vinyl/cassette that I never replaced. He was the man from about 1981 to 1987 or so.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2007, 07:05 AM

Don't Say No has about 4 or 5 legit rock classics on it.

Critch · 04-06-2007, 07:18 AM

Apparently he was on tour last year doing acoustic sets in Borders and Barnes & Noble stores. It doesn't get much more rock and roll than that.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Critch

It doesn't get much more rock and roll than that.

You apparently missed my REO Speedwagon thread!

WSUCougar · 04-06-2007, 08:03 AM

Somewhere Richard Simmons is giggling like a little girl.

Kodos · 04-06-2007, 08:12 AM

It's gotta suck going from selling out arenas to playing at a Walmart.

Ksyrup · 04-06-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

It's gotta suck going from selling out arenas to playing at a Walmart.

That's over the course of 20 years, though. He's hardly the first to have that happen.

I saw him in 1991 at Sunrise Music Theater in South Florida, and that place held about 3K. I also saw Living Colour there about the same time, so it's not like that was a hole in the wall. Clearly not an arena, but still not too bad. He put on a good show, although I'll admit I was more intrigued by the opening band, Maggie's Dream, whose only album I still listen to fairly regularly to this day.

QuikSand · 04-06-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Somewhere Richard Simmons is giggling like a little girl.

...and he's never even heard of Billy Squier.

Hurst2112 · 04-06-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulletsponge

im going to make an assumption based soley on the video above and say your boss was a man

The hitting on my boss thing was the joke of my post. Though, your response was funnier than mine.

cartman · 04-06-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Everywhere Richard Simmons is, he giggles like a little girl.

Fixed that for ya.

Karlifornia · 04-06-2007, 07:08 PM

oofta. Rock Me Tonight!

BYU 14 · 04-06-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critch

Apparently he was on tour last year doing acoustic sets in Borders and Barnes & Noble stores. It doesn't get much more rock and roll than that.

Wow...........Nothing signals career over more than being the opening act for the latest Harry Potter book.

Leonidas · 04-07-2007, 02:05 PM

My wife is a self-proclaimed Billy Squier fan and I always bring this video up when I want to piss her off.

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-08-2007, 02:32 AM

This still wins the award for overacting in a music video....

stevew · 04-08-2007, 05:37 AM

Funny tidbit, apparently the drumline to the Billy Squier song "Big Beat" is like some legendary rap rhythm beat, featured in several tracks such as Jay-Z's 99 Problems.

04-05-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	BTW, I don't think it's a coincidence that the first single off his next album was called She Goes Down. A futile attempt at damage control, methinks. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-05-2007, 10:34 PM	#5
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	Come on... Les Paul and Billy Squire. 2 guys who had major guitar mfgs create lines of instruments just for them. Billy worked at the studio that I worked at...though, a couple years earlier. My old boss said he was MAJOR OCD. He was uptight too. Started cleaning the control room window (looking out into performance area). The window was about 25 feet long, 5 fet high. He just started cleaning. He also started adjusting/rearranging mics and music stands, re-vacuuming carpet and making fresh coffee. He was being a dick to everybody, complaining about everything, asking for everything under the sun. Studio catered to anything he asked. At the end of the day, he turned out to be the coolest cat. Apologized for being a dick. Said he liked to feel out how studios treat him and what they do for him. Was impressed with how the studio tried making feel comfortable. ....then he tried getting down my boss' pants. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

04-05-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Last edited by stevew : 04-05-2007 at 10:40 PM.

04-05-2007, 10:40 PM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	See, that stuff actually rocked in the early 80s, before hard rock/metal became popular. In the span of about 3 years, Squier, Night Ranger, Foreigner, Journey, REO, Styx, etc., all went from "rock" to "pop" in comparison to Quiet Riot and the endless stream of hair bands that followed. They got a raw deal. My favorite Squier songs are Emotion in Motion (cool bas line) and Everybody Wants You. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 04-05-2007 at 10:41 PM.

04-05-2007, 10:42 PM	#10
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	"In The Dark" is the greatest song of the 80s: true or false. Discuss. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-05-2007, 10:20 PM	#2
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	You just made the high school QB turn gay with this thread.

04-05-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	sweet mother of god!

04-05-2007, 10:36 PM	#6
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Gah....

04-05-2007, 10:43 PM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Don't even start with Judas Priest. My favorite metal band of all time. It's funny, I knew long before it became public that he was gay becaue my aunt dated their sound man and I heard all the stories. Kinda obvious now, but everone was pretty well shocked when it came out. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-05-2007, 11:30 PM	#15
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	Didn't everyone air band like that in their bedroom in the 10th grade?? Seriously though, that first video is pure fucking hilarious gold. I have a sinking feeling Billy blew every single guy at the end of the video when the cameras went off.

04-06-2007, 12:10 AM	#17
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Dude can't dance manly-like, that's for sure.

04-06-2007, 07:00 AM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Wow, I'm previewing a Squier greatest hits record on Itunes and homeboy does quite a few songs I remember from the days of classic rock radio. Quite a few songs that I recognized but didnt know who the artist was.

04-06-2007, 07:03 AM	#20
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I've got Emotions in Motion and his greatest hits album. I had a few others on vinyl/cassette that I never replaced. He was the man from about 1981 to 1987 or so. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-06-2007, 07:05 AM	#21
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Don't Say No has about 4 or 5 legit rock classics on it. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-06-2007, 07:18 AM	#22
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Apparently he was on tour last year doing acoustic sets in Borders and Barnes & Noble stores. It doesn't get much more rock and roll than that.

04-06-2007, 08:03 AM	#24
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Somewhere Richard Simmons is giggling like a little girl. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

04-06-2007, 08:12 AM	#25
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	It's gotta suck going from selling out arenas to playing at a Walmart.

04-06-2007, 07:08 PM	#30
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	oofta. Rock Me Tonight! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-07-2007, 02:05 PM	#32
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	My wife is a self-proclaimed Billy Squier fan and I always bring this video up when I want to piss her off. __________________ Molon labe

04-08-2007, 02:32 AM	#33
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	This still wins the award for overacting in a music video....

04-08-2007, 05:37 AM	#34
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Funny tidbit, apparently the drumline to the Billy Squier song "Big Beat" is like some legendary rap rhythm beat, featured in several tracks such as Jay-Z's 99 Problems.

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