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An oldie but goodie

I just found this on YouTube, talk about bringing back memories.

Tribute to Billy Joel

I’m not the largest Billy Joel fan, but I won’t deny his success. I’ve had a few emails asking to do a tribute to him since he’s sold out 3 shows here and probabaly will sell out a fourth. I haven’t seen a feat like this since Boston started their Third Stage tour in Worcester, Mass where they sold out something like 6 or 7 shows (they started with 3 and as they were all sold out within minutes they’d add on another date).

Here’s a clip of Billy Joel (and his band) playing “Angry Young Man” live (including the prelude). Billy is definitely up there as one of the best piano players out there.

Here’s a video of him singing “We Didn’t Start the Fire” doing something we don’t see him do often, playing guitar.

Of course, what kind of Billy Joel tribute wouldn’t have Piano Man?

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I do have to admit, Billy Joel is an extremely talented performer (and songwriter / composer). Crossing over several genres and after almost 40 years he still sells out stadiums.

Tribute - Jim Brewer style

I found this guy on YouTube - he does great impressions of rock bands in his routine. I figured I’d show these two. First, he does a great AC/DC parody and has Anges spot on.

I’m assuming this one was from a Metallica roast. Enjoy, he does a god James Hetfield (his response in the end is great, too).

A tribute to Rock

I’ve decided that every now and then I’ll post a tribute to one of the classic rock greatest performers. I’m sure some people will agree with me on some and others will disagree. I’ll post bands that have been an icon in the rock and roll community. I’ll start this off with the band Chicago.

First is a video of Robert Lamm on the piano, he has been with the band for 41 years and is incredible on the piano and an incredible songwriter (Saturday in the Park etc.). This video is long and is “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is” but includes a 5 minute intro / piano solo by Robert.

Next is a great song, Dialogue - a duet with Terry Kath (rip) and Peter Cetera. IMO Peter was a great part of the band even though where he brought the band into the 80s, even though some of their biggest albums (Chicago 17 as an example), I have to call it pseudo-Chicago. They seemed to lose the great jazz-rock sound they had. Luckily, they still have it now.

I’ve seen Chicago live twice (a few years ago in West Palm where Hewey Lewis & the News opened for them) and both times were up there as some of the greatest concerts I’ve ever seen.

Feel free to post suggestions for future tributes on the forums.