Billy Squier - The Stroke (Live in Boston, Massachusetts 1981) FM Broadcast

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The Tale of the Tape
Don't Say No
Emotions in Motion
Signs of Life
Enough Is Enough
Hear & Now
Creatures of Habit
Tell the Truth
Happy Blue

Bobby Chouinard Drums
Alan St. Jon Keyboards
Doug Lubahn Bass
Jeff Golub Guitar
Mark Clarke Bass

Billy Squier, born in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts in 1950, emerged as a powerhouse of early '80s arena rock, blending gritty guitar riffs, infectious hooks, and high-energy anthems that defined the era's MTV-fueled explosion. After cutting his teeth in the Boston club scene with the band Piper in the mid-'70s, Squier struck gold as a solo artist with his 1980 debut The Tale of the Tape, but it was the explosive 1981 follow-up Don't Say No—a triple-platinum juggernaut featuring timeless hits like "The Stroke," "Lonely Is the Night," and "In the Dark"—that catapulted him to stardom. With his raw, power-pop-meets-hard-rock style, Squier embodied the swagger of Boston's rock legacy, sharing stages with giants like Foreigner and REO Speedwagon while packing venues across the U.S. His music, a staple in films, games, and radio, continues to resonate as a bridge between classic rock grit and pop accessibility.
A pivotal moment in Squier's meteoric rise came during his 1981 tour, when he headlined a electrifying show at the Boston Garden—his hometown arena—capturing the raw energy of a Boston crowd that knew him from his gritty local roots. Just months after Don't Say No dropped, the performance showcased blistering renditions of his breakthrough singles, with Squier's soaring vocals and guitar work igniting the faithful in a night that solidified his status as a homegrown hero. Fast-forward to 1984, at the peak of his fame promoting Signs of Life, Squier delivered another legendary set at Salt Lake City's Salt Palace, broadcast live on FM radio as part of the Superstars Concert Series. Featuring scorching takes on "Rock Me Tonite," "Everybody Wants You," and "The Stroke," backed by his tight band including guitarist Jeff Golub and drummer Bobby Chouinard, the show captured Squier's unbridled charisma amid swirling lights and roaring applause— a testament to his arena-commanding prowess before the infamous pink-tank-top video controversy briefly dimmed his spotlight.