Billy Joel and Jon Small's Musical Legacy | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Billy Joel pays tribute to his late friend and former bandmate Jon Small, whose early collaboration with him in The Hassles and later in Attila helped shape his musical path — despite a painful breakup fueled by betrayal. Though their partnership ended in 1970, Small’s impact endured: he was the one who pulled Joel back from a dark place and got him the help he needed. Beyond his early days, Small carved out a respected career as a Grammy-nominated film director and Hall of Fame inductee, working with legends and leaving a lasting mark on music. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a7f7db8fe48d70e