📚 Homework Alert: Lets Dig into Billy Squier in the 90s!
We’re putting Billy Squier’s 90s career on trial. Listen to the albums, skim the history, and get ready to weigh in—was he a survivor or a casualty of changing times?
Did Billy Squier survive the 90s?
Alright, class—sharpen your pencils (or just cue up your streaming service of choice), because this week on Dig Me Out, we’re tackling a true rock ‘n’ roll mystery: Did Billy Squier survive the 90s?
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For those who think of Billy as just the guy behind The Stroke and Everybody Wants You, let’s refresh your memory. Back in the 80s, Squier was a radio and MTV powerhouse, blending bluesy hard rock with glossy, arena-sized production. But after an unfortunate music video misstep in 1984 (you know the one), his commercial dominance took a hit.
So when the 90s arrived—with grunge, alternative, and hip-hop reshaping the rock world—where did Billy land? Was he a survivor, an adapter, or a casualty of changing times?
That’s what we’re here to find out. And you’ve got homework!
Squier’s 90s Report Card
Billy may not have been ruling the charts, but he was still putting in the work. Here’s what he gave us:
📀 Creatures of Habit (1991) – A polished, radio-ready rock album that sticks to his classic sound but faces an uphill battle in a changing musical landscape.
📀 Tell the Truth (1993) – A grittier, bluesier effort, with strong songwriting and a back-to-basics feel, but little promotion due to label troubles.
📀 Happy Blue (1998) – A stark departure—acoustic, introspective, and stripped-down. Squier trades power chords for storytelling.
Your Homework
Before we break it all down in the episode, here’s your assignment:
1️⃣ Listen Up: Give Creatures of Habit, Tell the Truth, and Happy Blue a spin. How do they compare to his 80s output? Is he evolving, or is he holding onto the past?
2️⃣ Do Your Research: Check out Billy’s Wikipedia page for a refresher on his career, the challenges he faced, and what he was up to in the 90s.
3️⃣ Make Your Call: When the episode drops, be ready to decide—did Billy Thrive (stayed relevant, expanded the fanbase, evolved with the times), Adapt (didn’t thrive, but maintained his integrity and legacy), or Die (lost credibility, struggled with identity, and lost creative spark)?
Join us as we dive into Billy Squier’s 90s journey and settle the debate! Drop your thoughts in the comments—where do you think Billy landed?