Jon Small: Musician to Visionary Director | Huntsville News

Jon Small, legendary drummer from The Hassles and Billy Joel’s early band, has died at 78 — leaving behind a vibrant legacy as a visionary music video director who shaped the visual soul of rock, country, and hip-hop giants like Garth Brooks, Run DMC, and Aerosmith. Beyond the drums, his genius behind the camera earned him acclaim, inductions, and heartfelt tributes from peers who remember him as hilarious, generous, and deeply influential — not just as a creator, but as a mentor and friend who transformed how music was seen on screen. 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/e22f90cd8f8566f7