Billy Joel Exhibit Extended Through 2025
Billy Joel is arguably one of the best musicians and entertainers ever. While I can’t honestly say he may not be my number one favorite, he’s pretty darn close, and I’ve always been so impressed by all of his unbelievable talents.
If you think about it there aren’t many people who have the entire package. There are good singers, great musicians, and awesome songwriters, but few have been born with all of it. His music, lyrics, singing ability, and mastering of his musical instrument are all amazing.
So it’s no surprise that the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has just announced is extending the run of its popular exclusive Billy Joel- My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey. Fans want more so there will be new items added and special Holiday Gift Packages available for Billy Joel fans.
It’s a unique exhibit that features Billy Joel’s personal items that opened in November of last year.
Billy Joel- My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey at LIMEHOF extended through the Spring of 2025 and is running at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook Village location. It was initially planned to end last month.
Billy Joel- My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey spans Joel’s life and career from growing up in Hicksville to his record-setting run at Madison Square Garden. It includes over 50 years of Billy Joel’s most cherished items including rare memorabilia, behind-the-scenes video, dozens of awards, rare audio and video recordings, vintage instruments, and historic photos, with many donated by Billy.
LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo said, “The exhibit continues to attract enthusiastic audiences from throughout the world, exceeding our expectations as his legions of fans experience every facet of Billy’s incredible career in this extraordinary exhibition. We are thrilled that our visitors and the media have rated us one of the best Music Hall of Fame’s in the country, as we showcase rare memorabilia from our Long Island Inductees representing every musical genre from rock, pop, jazz, blues hip-hop, and more.”
The exhibit was created by renowned designer and LIMEHOF board member Kevin O’Callaghan with direct feedback from Billy Joel himself. Upon touring it in an advanced VIP preview before it opened, Billy Joel was so emotionally moved and impressed with the exhibit.
The Hall of Fame itself was listed on Grammy.com as one of the top Halls of Fame in the country to visit. Tickets are available at TheBillyExhibit.com and get more information about LIMEHOF here.
Top 7 One Hit Wonder Rock Songs Of The 70s
Rock in the 70’s was changing from protest songs to more of a good-time vibe. There were some great one-hit wonder rock songs of the 70s.
Not all of these one-hit wonders came out of the blue. Some had well-established careers with bands before going solo. While others were well-respected rockers who had many beloved songs, just none that cracked the top of the Billboard charts. Still, others on our list of the top 7 one-hit wonder rock songs of the 70s were true one-hitters in every sense of the word. They had a massive rock hit, only to be barely heard from again.
What Makes A Good One-Hit Wonder
An everlasting one-hit wonder has to have something catchy to stick around. Either in the story being told, the chorus, an anthemic guitar riff, or something. Something about the song has to grab hold of your ears and not let go. This hits the one wonder its longevity. No matter where you are or what you are doing in 2024 and beyond when you hear that song from a band whose name you might not even recall, it immediately takes you back to a time. In this case, if you’re old enough, a time when you rode your Big Wheel, revved up your Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle, or rockin’ your new Bell Bottoms!
Admittedly there may be one or two tunes on this list of the top one-hit wonder rock songs of the 70s that are a little out of left field. But hey man, it was the 70s. If you remember it perfectly, then you probably weren’t there man!
So let’s tune in, turn on, and drop out. Just like Dad did. Have a nice day!
