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Billy Joel: Piano Man

with Gary Wenstrup
2026-01-08 19:00:00 2026-01-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Billy Joel: Piano Man Join Gary Wenstrupt as he traces Billy's career using performance and interview video clips. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Thursday, January 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-08 19:00:00 2026-01-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Billy Joel: Piano Man Join Gary Wenstrupt as he traces Billy's career using performance and interview video clips. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join Gary Wenstrupt as he traces Billy's career using performance and interview video clips.

Though Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers.  Using performance and interview video clips we’ll trace the arc of Billy’s career from his humble beginnings in Hicksville, NY…to his slow rise to fame…to his long string of hits including “Just The Way You Are”, ”It’s Still Rock N Roll To Me”, ”Uptown Girl” and “River Of Dreams”…to his love life including his marriage to supermodel Christie Brinkley…and finally to his current status as one of the world’s most successful touring acts.  “If you’re in the mood for a melody…the Piano Man will make you feel alright.”

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation/Lecture | Music |

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