Squire Fan Club Newsletter

The Vault Sale: Rare Finds from My Collection! Hi everyone, After a recent clear out, we found all sorts of interesting records and artefacts. The previous rare records newsletter created huge interest, showcasing a few of the rare Squire records - and many of you bought the pink sleeve No Time Tomorrow! Well there’s more! Records from other bands!! We are going to list these for sale, but since they are all wrapped up in the Squire history and have fascinating stories, its a great opportunity to also share some of this background with you before they go off to...

Hi and welcome to the latest newsletter where we dive into some of the Squire lyrics! Last week, in the first instalment of our Squire lyrics deep-dive, we introduced the series by sharing the handwritten lyrics to "It’s a Mod Mod World," along with a glimpse into the initial inspiration behind the song - my sisters reminiscences of the 1960s mod culture jumbled with various images of ride outs, scooters, and the energy of the era. This week, I’m diving deeper into the song itself, reading between the lines so to speak, to connect its lyrics and themes to Mod subculture....

Happy New Year form Squire! This week we are starting anew with a deep dive into the lyrics of the Squire songs! While the music is underscored with the rhythm of ensemble playing and the ever characterful melodies, often the lyrics go by unnoticed! Well, to be fair, some jump right off the page, and ‘Its A Mod Mod World’ is a key example! Yet, music's meaning often emerges not from what the artist intended but from the audience's individual and collective responses. Listeners bring their own experiences and interpretations, giving the song its meaning, often with more significance than...

Hi everyone and welcome to the final Squire newsletter of the year. First of all, thank you to everyone who sent, and continue to send messages of condolence and comments on social media. It has really helped to frame Kevin's musical legacy for his family who miss him so much. We would normally reflect on the passing year in this pre-Christmas newsletter, and we'll do just that, but we also want to take the time to celebrate Kevin's crucial contribution to the music. A while back, we shared a newsletter focused on his drumming influences which you can still read...

It is with immense sadness that I share the passing of my brother, Kevin Meynell, who lost his brave battle with cancer. Kevin leaves behind his beloved wife, three daughters, and two grandchildren—a devoted family man who cherished every moment with them.For nearly 50 years, Kevin was the heartbeat of Squire. Many of you met him, heard him play, and saw his passion firsthand. He was not just my baby brother—we had been playing music together since we were toddlers—but the soul and driving force of the band. When others suddenly quit early on, Kevin stepped in and saved the...