Billy Joel has released a live version of “New York State of Mind” ahead of the November 5 release of his new Vinyl Collection, Vol 1. The performance of the then-unreleased song was recorded in San Francisco in 1975, a year before it would be featured on Billy Joel’s Turnstiles album. You can hear “New … Continue reading Hear Billy Joel’s Live Rendition of “New York State of Mind” from his New Vinyl Collection →

Billy Joel paid tribute to the late Charlie Watts this past weekend with a performance of the Rolling Stones’ “Brown Sugar” during his concert at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park. You can watch a fan-filmed clip from Friday night’s show in the player below. “That’s for Charlie,” said Joel as he and his band wrapped … Continue reading Billy Joel Pays Tribute to Charlie Watts with Rolling Stones Cover →

I first met Walter Yetnikoff when he was the head of CBS’s music International Division from 1971 to 1975, and I wound up working with him when he was president and CEO of CBS Records from 1975 to 1990. Walter was an amazing man. He was an attorney by trade, which helped him negotiate major … Continue reading Remembering Walter Yetnikoff →

Thirty-seven years ago, a phenomenal cast of superstars banded together to raise money for humanitarian aid efforts in Africa and the U.S. And thirty-seven years later, “We Are The World” still gives us chills. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, the charity single was recorded on this day in … Continue reading We Are The World: In Order of Appearance →

For roughly three decades, Liberty DeVitto was the quite literal driving force behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits and countless concerts. But the toll that level of success and excess eventually took on the New York-bred drummer was high – again literally and figuratively. As the touring miles and recording sessions piled up, so did the … Continue reading Keeping the Beat: Longtime Drummer Liberty DeVitto Pens Memoir, Preps Album Release →

The Slim Kings, featuring longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, have shared another new track from their forthcoming album The King’s County Classic. Hear “Soldier On” in the player below. The release of the new song coincides with the release of Devitto’s new memoir, Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness, out now. Lyrics … Continue reading Iconic Drummer Liberty DeVitto ‘Soldiers On’ with New Single from The Slim Kings, New Memoir →

The Slim Kings, a tri-state area favorite featuring longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, have released a new brand new song. “Truth Be Told” will be featured on the band’s forthcoming album The King’s County Classic, due out October 16th. “Truth Be Told” was recorded in an entirely analog studio, without a computer in sight. … Continue reading The Slim Kings Release New Track, Announce New Album →

Recently there was a national television relief benefit concert called “Rise Up New York!” to support New Yorkers most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  It was put on by the Robin Hood Foundation, whose mission is to fight poverty in New York City.  It was a joy to see so many great artists come together … Continue reading Billy Joel, Still Relevant →

As states begin to ease coronavirus lockdown measures, there may be signs of a light at the end of the tunnel for concert goers. Billy Joel has announced rescheduled dates for six shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden that were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The original and rescheduled dates are listed below. … Continue reading Billy Joel Announces New Dates for Postponed MSG Shows →

Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi are among the artists set to perform for the Rise Up New York! benefit next week. The initiative, organized by iHeartMedia and Robin Hood (an organization that focuses on fighting poverty in New York), will raise money and awareness for individuals and organizations on the frontlines for the COVID-19 … Continue reading Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi Join Rise Up New York Benefit Lineup →

Billy Joel and his wife Alexis have donated $500,000 to coronavirus relief efforts in New York state. The couple have said the donation is the first in a “series of donations”. “As New Yorkers, we have personal ties to so many of these Heroic healthcare workers that are risking their own lives,” reads a statement … Continue reading Billy Joel & Wife Alexis Donate $500K to Support Coronavirus Relief Efforts in New York →

Iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne will be honored at the 36th annual ASCAP Pop Awards next month alongside punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie and pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish. Lynne will be presented with the prestigious Founders award at the May 16th ceremony. ASCAP Chairman of the Board … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Receive the Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award →