In a time when record collections are updated as often as wardrobes, Billy Joel seemed destined to be another fad. True, his 1977 single “Just the Way You Are” was a smash hit, but both he and his music seemed too normal to make it in the world of musical flash. For one thing,...
Also adding marketing muscle to the franchise is Joel’s sponsorship agreement with Citi, as the financial partner not only handles presales for the artist’s shows at the Garden, but also, in Citi’s move toward more “offstage” involvement with artists, includes nightly meet-and-greets an...
Billy Joel in Sag Harbor, N.Y., with his pug, Sabrina. Interview by ANDREW GOLDMAN Billy Joel hasn’t put out an album of new songs in decades, but the last few years have brought about a burnishing of his musical legacy. Most recently, he stole the show at the12-12-12 Sandy reli...
Also adding marketing muscle to the franchise is Joel’s sponsorship agreement with Citi, as the financial partner not only handles presales for the artist’s shows at the Garden, but also, in Citi’s move toward more “offstage” involvement with artists, includes nightly meet-and-gre...