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Hardcover Billy Joel: The Biography Book

ISBN: 1560259892

ISBN13: 9781560259893

Billy Joel: The Biography

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Billy Joel ranks among rock'n'roll's most talented artists. This biography is the first in-depth portrait of a man who is the son of German Jews who fled the Nazi regime, including his childhood in the Bronx, his professional struggles, and his six Grammys. Billy Joel is also widely known for his professional struggles -- his substance abuse problems, his marriage to Christie Brinkley, and a string of car accidents. This is a portrait of a larger-than-life figure, featuring interviews with his bandmates and representatives from Columbia Records, an extensive examination of his diverse music tastes, and never-before-seen photographs.
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Customer Reviews

5 customer ratings | 4 reviews

Rated 4 stars
Important, But Not Definitive

First of all, a little context: There have been only 2 thorough bios of Billy, both in just the last couple of years. This one, and Hank Bordowitz's "Life of an Angry Young Man." As often stated, the bios are rare because Billy and his friends wouldn't talk. Now, thanks to Billy's alienation of those friends, they're talking. Of the two, Bordowitz has the better book, but it's worth comparing the two to get the full picture...

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Rated 5 stars
A very enjoyable, informative book

I always liked Billy Joel's music, so I picked up this book. I found it very informative, and entertaining. I can understand that some fans may be upset to read that the man isn't perfect (as evidenced from his many well-publicized "incidents,"), but you can't write a good book without giving the "worts and all" aspects of a persons life. It was a great read.

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Rated 5 stars
Juicy

Just finished reading this book on Billy Joel. Very juicy read indeed. Former band members tell all to author Mark Bego, and yet, the author still shows multiple sides of this very talented man. This is the second book I've read on Billy Joel (the first was the one by Hank something), but this one was much better. I'm surprised some fans didn't like the book because Billy wasn't interviewed, or because he's not shown in...

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Rated 5 stars
Amazing insight on all aspects of Billy Joel

I often wonder if a biography would be better authorized or not. In this case, much better unauthorized as Bego has in depth interviews from the core of Joel's original band members. Liberty DeVitto, Richie Cannata & Russel Javors paint a picture not otherwise seen in the media of their lives on and off the road with Joel. The book is loaded with information from Joels grandparents right up to Madison Square Garden last...

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