Pieced together by ex-SIDEWINDERS man BILLY SQUIER, PIPER was managed by Bill Aucoin, the man behind KISS and STARZ and were a strictly rootsy Rock band. The debut album featured a cover of the ROLLING STONES 'The Last Time'.

Squier split PIPER in 1979 in order to open his account as a solo artist, releasing 'Tale Of The Tape' in 1980 and going on to enjoy sustained chart success. Drummer Richie Fontana joined the Casablanca signed Disco troupe SKATT BROS. fronted by Aucoin employee Sean Delaney. Fontana had previously made an appearance on KISS man PAUL STANLEY's solo album in 1978.