US Edition
One of Billy Joel's First Bands Set for Induction Into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
- The Hassles, recognized as Billy Joel's first major label band, will be honored with induction at a June 28 ceremony held at the Stony Brook Village Museum.
- The Hassles formed in 1964 on Long Island and gained regional and national attention by blending R&B, rock, and blue-eyed soul during the 1960s.
- The band released two albums on United Artists Records, toured extensively, and featured Billy Joel on keyboards and vocals alongside drummer Jon Small.
- LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham emphasized that the event celebrates the rich musical heritage of Long Island, with surviving members Jon Small and Richard McKenna expected to attend.
- The induction highlights The Hassles' influence on Long Island’s music heritage and will feature live performances by current inductees, with Liberty DeVitto officiating.
13 Articles
13 Articles
One of Billy Joel's first bands set for induction into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
L-R, Billy Joel, Richard McKenna, Jon Small, John Dizek and Howie Arthur Blauvelt; Credit: The Hassles/Jon Small. Billy Joel was inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2006, and now one of his old bands will also be given the honor. The Hassles, Billy’s first band to get a major label record deal, will be inducted at a ceremony June 28. Doing the honors will be Liberty DeVitto, who played drums with Billy once he b…
Mark Rivera visits Long Island High School of the Arts
Mark Rivera, a longtime saxophonist for Billy Joel and current musical director for Ringo Starr, visited the Long Island High School of the Arts as part of his ongoing mission to bring musical education to young artists. “Their enthusiasm is something that we should never lose track of,” Rivera said. Rivera, a Brooklyn native, visited with the teens on Wednesday, June 4, alongside Jon Cobert, with whom he collaborated on the last live rendition …
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to induct Billy Joel’s first band, The Hassles
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will induct The Hassles, best known as Billy Joel’s first major record label band on June 28 in Stony Brook, NY. The Hassles, L-R, Billy Joel, Richard McKenna, Jon Small, John Dizek and Howie Arthur Blauvelt | Photo credit The Hassles/Jon Small. The Hassles, a rock-soul group from Long Island, formed in 1964 and performed until 1969. They played in a wide range of Long Island venues…
One of Billy Joels first bands set for induction into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame - Everett Post
Billy Joel was inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2006, and now one of his old bands will also be given the honor. The Hassles, Billy’s first band to get a major label record deal, will be inducted at a ceremony June 28. Doing the honors will be Liberty DeVitto, who played drums with Billy once he became a solo artist. Tickets for the ceremony are on sale now. Visit limusichalloffame.org for more information. B…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
