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Billy Joel

Billy Joel is a popular singer, pianist, songwriter and musician with Long Island roots. His lengthy discography includes the hit records Piano Man, Glass Houses, An Innocent Man and Storm Front. (Photo AP)  Show more »
Billy Joel is a popular singer, pianist, songwriter and musician with Long Island roots. His lengthy discography includes the hit records Piano Man, Glass Houses, An Innocent Man and Storm Front. (Photo AP)  « Show less

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    Apr 1, 2013 |Story| WSBT Radio

  1. Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Dies

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone died Saturday at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He was 79. His son Matt confirmed his father was hospitalized in late February with an aortic aneurysm. Ramone won 14 Grammys and worked with a wide range of artists over his 50 years in the music business, including Ray Charles, Paul Simon, Chicago,Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand, The Band, Donny Hathaway, Rod Stewart, Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow, Dionne Warwick, Luciano Pavarotti and Phoebe Snow, among countless others. Ramone&rsquo;s work on Charles&rsquo; Genius Loves Company, Joel&rsquo;s 52nd Street and Simon&rsquo;s Still Crazy After All These Years helped those collections capture Grammys for Album of the Year. Ramone came to the United States from his native South Africa at the age of 10 to study violin at Julliard. At 18, he opened A&amp;R Recording Studios in New York City.</span>
    Multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone died Saturday at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He was 79. His son Matt confirmed his father was hospitalized in late February with an aortic aneurysm. Ramone won 14 Grammys and worked...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Music, New York City, Grammy Awards, Frank Sinatra

    2. Dec 13, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  2. Star Studded Sandy Relief Concert Highlights

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The 12-12-12 benefit concert for the victims of Superstorm Sandy began with a brilliant four-song set by New Jersey&rsquo;s own Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band and wrapped over five hours later with Paul McCartney being overrun by overkill on the smoke machines and pyrotechnics.. In between, veteran rockers including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, The Who and Billy Joel, along with Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin treated the sold out crowd at New York&rsquo;s Madison Square Garden to current and classic hits. Check out lots of great photos of many of the performers <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247298/12-12-12-Sandy-concert-line-Alicia-Keys-Bruce-Springsteen-Bon-Jovi-Kanye-West-rock-out.html">here.</a> To donate to the Robin Hood Relief Fund, visit <a href="http://www.121212concert.org/broadcast">121212concert.org.</a></span>
    The 12-12-12 benefit concert for the victims of Superstorm Sandy began with a brilliant four-song set by New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and wrapped over five hours later with Paul McCartney being overrun by overkill on the...

    Tags: Robin Hood, Madison Square Garden, Alicia Keys, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi (music group)

    3. Dec 10, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  3. Rolling Stones Confirmed to Perform at 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The already star-packed lineup for this Saturday&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York added arguably the biggest name in rock on Friday when the Rolling Stones confirmed their participation. The World&rsquo;s Greatest Rock and Roll Band will anchor a lineup that already includes some of the world&rsquo;s top rock acts, including Paul McCartney, The Who, Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. Additional acts lending their support and talent include Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters main man Dave Grohl, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Kanye West and Alicia Keys.</span>
    The already star-packed lineup for this Saturday’s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York added arguably the biggest name in rock on Friday when the Rolling Stones confirmed their participation. The World&...

    Tags: Madison Square Garden, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi (music group), Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney

    4. Dec 20, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  4. $50 Million For Hurricane Sandy Relief - Benefit Concert On iTunes

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Organizers of last week&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert have yet to declare the total amount raised, but did announce the first $50 million is ready to be distributed to several organizations working to provide relief for those affected by the storm, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Robin Hood Foundation is in charge of funneling the money the concert raised through ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, online auctions of memorabilia and phone and online donations. Also, twenty-four of the finest performances from last week&rsquo;s 12-12-12 Superstorm Sandy relief concerts have been selected for inclusion on 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, available now on iTunes, and on CD on January 22. The tracklist includes one song from Paul McCartney, two each from Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones, three apiece from The Who and Billy Joel and four from Roger Waters. At least $6.50 from each sale will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund.</span>
    Organizers of last week’s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert have yet to declare the total amount raised, but did announce the first $50 million is ready to be distributed to several organizations working to provide relief for those affected...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Robin Hood, Bon Jovi (music group), Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney

    5. Nov 23, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  5. 2013 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The latest list of legendary recordings selected to be enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame was revealed, and as one might expect, it includes some of the biggest names, albums and songs in the history of music. Among the 27 new titles chosen are Paul McCartney &amp; Wings album Band on the Run, AC/DC&rsquo;s album Back in Black, self-titled albums from Elton John and Whitney Houston, Little Richards&rsquo; Here&rsquo;s Little Richard, iconic songs such as Billy Joel&rsquo;s &ldquo;Piano Man,&rdquo; Frank Sinatra&rsquo;s &ldquo;Theme from New York, New York,&rdquo;Ray Charles&rsquo; &ldquo;Hit the Road Jack,&rdquo; The Drifters&rsquo; &ldquo;On Broadway,&rdquo; James Brown&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Got You (I Feel Good)&rdquo; andBob Dylan&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Times They Are A-Changin.&rsquo;&rdquo; Click <a href="http://www.grammy.org/recording-academy/press-release/the-recording-academy-announces-2013-grammy-hall-of-fame-inductees">here</a> for the complete list of 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame inductees.</span>
    The latest list of legendary recordings selected to be enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame was revealed, and as one might expect, it includes some of the biggest names, albums and songs in the history of music. Among the 27 new titles chosen are Paul...

    Tags: James Brown, Music, DC (music group), Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra

    6. Nov 16, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  6. Boss, Sir Paul Headline Concert For Sandy Relief

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">A stellar lineup of superstars including Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, The Who and Roger Waters, among others, have agreed to perform at &ldquo;12-12-12,&rdquo; a fundraising concert at Madison Square Garden in New York to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund to help victims of superstorm Sandy. As the title implies, the event will take place on December 12, 2012 with more top acts to be announced soon. <a href="http://www.121212concert.org/">Go here for more info.</a></span>
    A stellar lineup of superstars including Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, The Who and Roger Waters, among others, have agreed to perform at “12-12-12,” a fundraising concert at Madison Square...

    Tags: Robin Hood, Madison Square Garden, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Roger Waters

    7. Nov 2, 2012 |Story| WSBT Radio

  7. Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Joel Headline Hurricane Benefit

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">The two biggest names in New Jersey rock history &ndash; Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi &ndash; and Billy Joel, an artist synonymous with New York, are set to headline a fundraising concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, airing tonight on NBC at 8p ET (tape-delayed in the West). Other performers scheduled to lend their talent and support include Sting, talk show host Jimmy Fallon and pop star Christina Aguilera. The telecast will benefit the American Red Cross, and in addition to being shown on NBC, the event will also be broadcast on Bravo,MSNBC,CNBC,USA and E!</span>
    The two biggest names in New Jersey rock history – Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi – and Billy Joel, an artist synonymous with New York, are set to headline a fundraising concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, airing tonight on NBC at 8p...

    Tags: Charity, Christina Aguilera, Sting, CNBC (tv network), Bruce Springsteen

    8. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. 'American Idol' recap: Top 7 try to rock out

    It was "rock week" on "American Idol" as the top 7 took on rock 'n' roll classics, with varying results. It also happened to be injury week, with top talents Kree Harrison and Candice Glover singing through their pain. Harrison had a pinched nerve...

    Tags: Music, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Bon Jovi (music group)

    9. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. 'American Idol' recap, Final 7 take on rock 'n' roll legends

    Down to the final 7, last night's show had the contenders take on some of the legends of rock and roll and most were clearly outside of their comfort zones.
    Down to the final 7, last night's show had the contenders take on some of the legends of rock and roll and most were clearly outside of their comfort zones. Burnell's version of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" reminded us all that we love him...

    Tags: Music, Bon Jovi (music group), Janis Joplin, Entertainment

    10. Apr 3, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. 'American Idol': Amber rocks it best

    They sure do say &quot;love" a lot on "<a href="http://www.americanidol.com/">American Idol,</a>" and I don't love that gushing.
    Staff writer
    They sure do say "love" a lot on "American Idol," and I don't love that gushing. I also don't love forcing contestants to sing song styles they’ll never perform. Rock night was a bad night for the last two men left. Burnell Taylor was in the...

    Tags: Randy Jackson, Music, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood

    11. Mar 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. An appreciation: Phil Ramone's golden ear for the hits

    That Phil Ramone was a musical force in the recording studio is undeniable, and the evidence lies in the range of his accomplishments. For example, within one three-year period in the early 1960s, Ramone mixed Lesley Gore's smash hit "It's My Party,"...

    Tags: Aretha Franklin, New York City, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney

    12. Mar 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Phil Ramone, record producer to stars, dead at 79

    This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
    Phil Ramone, the veteran record producer whose work with A-list artists including Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon made him one of the most respected figures in the music industry, died Saturday at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Billboard...

    Tags: Music, Human Accomplishments, Music Industry, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon

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