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Extreme kicked off the evening with the kind of musicianship that has defined the Boston rockers for decades. While casual fans eagerly anticipated “More Than Words,” guitarist Nuno Bettencourt once again proved why he’s considered one of rock’s elite players. The band’s set balanced technical brilliance with infectious energy, mixing hard-hitting rockers with melodic classics while Bettencourt’s solos routinely stole the spotlight.