Legends of Rock & Roll - Billy Joel

Billy Joel is one of the very best performers and song writers of the past 40 years. He has published an enormous amount of work on record, CD and DVD. His music defines a generation. Billy Joel was born in 1949 and is still active today. Influenced by people like the Beatles and Dave Brubeck, he writes music which is understood by the common man. In this tribute to his life and music, I talk about the events which defined him as a person and as a musician. I also discuss most of the music which he has produced. You will learn everything you need to know about the life and music of Billy Joel. The Chapters include: IntroductionAs a YouthFirst GroupsCold Spring HarborSing Us a Song, You're the Piano ManStreetlife SerenadeTurnstiles and The Stranger52nd StreetEarly 1980'sThe Nylon CurtainChristie BrinkleyGreatest Hits, Volume 1 & 2RussiaThe River of DreamsGreatest Hits, Volume 3Movin' OutTouringPersonal ProblemsLegacyGrammy AwardsGrammy NominationsDiscographyStudio AlbumsLive AlbumsSinglesAfterword