I'm going to put this here, even though it should probably go in either the movie or tv threads.
I really encourage music lovers to watch the two part documentary on Billy Joel, playing on HBO, Billy Joel: And So it Goes.
I can't claim to be a big lover of Joel's music. Piano Man is obviously an iconic song, and much of his work from the late '70's and early 80's was a part of the soundtrack of my college years. But the guy is an interesting guy, and he's had an interesting life. He also has a really interesting family history.
The film also has what I have to believe is a fairly unique situation. It is the story of a man who had an early band mate and collaborator from whom Joel stole his wife. He had a second band during his heyday in the 70's and 80's, that he later fired because he wanted to go in a different musical direction. He had four wives. And the crazy part is, they all appear in the movie, and they don't hate the guy. In fact, they speak fondly of him.
I think that's interesting. It could be editing on the part of the makers of the film to put Joel in a better light, but it sure doesn't feel that way.
I'd give it a watch if you get a chance.
I really encourage music lovers to watch the two part documentary on Billy Joel, playing on HBO, Billy Joel: And So it Goes.
I can't claim to be a big lover of Joel's music. Piano Man is obviously an iconic song, and much of his work from the late '70's and early 80's was a part of the soundtrack of my college years. But the guy is an interesting guy, and he's had an interesting life. He also has a really interesting family history.
The film also has what I have to believe is a fairly unique situation. It is the story of a man who had an early band mate and collaborator from whom Joel stole his wife. He had a second band during his heyday in the 70's and 80's, that he later fired because he wanted to go in a different musical direction. He had four wives. And the crazy part is, they all appear in the movie, and they don't hate the guy. In fact, they speak fondly of him.
I think that's interesting. It could be editing on the part of the makers of the film to put Joel in a better light, but it sure doesn't feel that way.
I'd give it a watch if you get a chance.
My wife and I have tickets to see Cake in about 2 weeks.
