Band Members

The conversation continues on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast with Frank Simms, Peter Hewlett, and George Simms, three of the voices who helped define Billy Joel’s live sound throughout the 1980s. In Part Two, we go even deeper into their memories of working with Billy, from the music and the performances to the personalities, backstage moments,

For the first time on Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast, we bring together all three of Billy Joel’s 1980s backing vocalists: Frank Simms, Peter Hewlett, and George Simms. Together, they were part of the unmistakable sound of some of Billy Joel’s biggest years, performing on stage. In this special two-part conversation, Frank, Peter, and George

 For more than three decades, David Rosenthal has been an integral part of Billy Joel’s live band as keyboardist and musical director. In this episode, David joins us to discuss his remarkable career, from his early days touring and recording with artists like Rainbow, Cyndi Lauper, and others, to joining Billy Joel’s band in

Michael & Jack meet for the first time at the Live at Yankee Stadium sneak preview. Plus conversations with Rusell Javors and Dan Orlando.

Sometimes the best part about the holidays are the leftovers. Picking at the feast you just enjoyed the day before can taste better than when it was just cooked. And, as the 2021 holiday season wraps up, we’re bringing you a second helping of Glass Houses – A Billy Joel Podcast. It’s been an amazing

Welcome back to our two-part series on Russell Javors. As the rhythm guitarist for Billy Joel, Russell was a fixture in Billy’s band on record and on stage for much of their storied run from 1976’s Turnstiles through 1986’s The Bridge.  His playing was always understated and in service to the song, but at the

Billy Joel’s monthly residency at Madison Square Garden resumes on November 5th after nearly a year and a half off due to the pandemic. In the leadup to the show, we sat down with guitarist Mike DelGuidice to talk about what he’s been up to during that time.  Even with the Garden shows and annual

Probably the last thing you think of when it comes to Billy Joel’s music is reggae but that influence is there. And if it’s subtle, it’s because it comes from arguably the most understated member of the classic Lords of 52nd Street, Russell Javors. In a band where the spotlight is squarely on the piano,

Here’s an interview with Richie Cannata. That’s it. No great fanfare, no big intro. We just had a blast talking with Billy Joel’s longtime sax, organ, flute, accordion, and piano player, and we’re sharing that conversation with you.  There’s a lot of great stuff here: Deep trivia about Billy Joel tracks and live performances, stories

Liberty DeVitto is the drummer that Billy Joel chose to record those unforgettable albums and memorable tours between 1975 and 2005.  Michael & Jack discuss his brand new autobiography Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness which is out now from Hudson Music. Join us for a special candid conversation with Liberty DeVitto as

On this episode, Michael & Jack celebrate the life and music of Billy Joel bassist Doug Stegmeyer. Known as The Sergeant, Doug played bass in the Billy Joel band from 1975 which he joined for the Streetlife Serenader tour and continued on through the end of The Bridge Tour in 1988. We discuss many of