EBilly Joel: The Life and Times of an Angry Young ManE is a look at the superstar's entire career including his troubled youth as a gang member; the controversy surrounding his first hit Captain Jack ; his legal problems; his storied marriage with Christie Brinkley; and his continued artistic frustration. The Beatles did 'Michelle' and 'Yesterday ' he has said. They also did 'Revolution' and 'Helter Skelter' and they weren't pegged as balladeers. But because I had hit singles that were ballads I became known as a balladeer. I've always resented it. THTHJoel a one of the top ten touring takes of the decade a has continued his standing road date with Elton John on the never-ending Two Pianos tour. It was one of the world's top-grossing tours in 2009 just behind U2 and Bruce Springsteen.

About the Author
Hank Bordowitz is the international best-selling author of eight books on music, including definitive biographies of three other rock and roll Hall of Famers - Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Marley, and Bruce Springsteen - and soon-to-be Hall of Famers U2.


Book Information
ISBN 9781617130052
Author Hank Bordowitz
Format Paperback
Page Count 338
Imprint Backbeat Books
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 558g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 21mm