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Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

August 3, 2009

BILLY SQUIER TO PERFORM AT HENDERSON PAVILION

 
Blast to the past with monster hits from the 80s and 90s
 
Classic rocker, Billy Squier, will perform fan favorites of his chart-topping hits of the 80s and 90s including "The Stroke" and “Everybody Wants You,” one night only, Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway. Ticket prices start at $26.  
 
“We’re pleased to have Henderson be the only stop in Southern Nevada on Billy Squier’s 2009 All Night Long tour,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department. “His music is multi-generational, reaching adults who lived the 80s and 90s, as well as kids who rock out to his songs on the popular video game, Guitar Hero.”
 
Squier enjoyed a virtual lock on the rock and pop charts throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, releasing eight top-selling albums and landing 12 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Finding inspiration from the early workings of classic rock icons Led Zeppelin, his monster hit, “The Stroke,” from his sophomore album release, Don’t Say No, catapulted him into rock and roll stardom. The song was a national hit, not only appearing on the Top 20 list in the United States, but ranking number one in Australia. “The Stroke” has been featured in movies, Blades of Glory and Billy Madison. Today, you can hear a rendition of the song’s background beat in a number of hip hop compilations by artists such as Jay Z and Kanye West.
 
Squier had a number of other rock arena hits including “In The Dark,” “My Kinda Lover,” and “Lonely Is The Night,” all of which enjoyed heavy rotation on the newly launched MTV, helping Squier expand his audience even further. Squier’s hit parade continued with his next album release, which propelled the title track “Emotions In Motion,” as well as “Everybody Wants You” and ”She’s a Runner,” to the higher reaches of the charts.“
 
In the past decade, Squier has worked with music artists Richard Marx, Edgar Winter, Rod Argent, Sheila E and many others, touring with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. Most recently, Billy launched a nationwide summer tour with a band that includes drummer Nir Z, guitarist Marc Copely, long-time bassist Mark Clarke and keyboard player Alan St. Jon.
 
Tickets can be purchased online at www.HendersonLive.com or by calling (702) 267-4TIX (4849). Tickets are also available at all UNLV Tickets outlets.
 
For additional information, call (702) 267-2171 or visit www.HendersonLive.com.
 
The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1. 
 
About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism 
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
 
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 

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