If Billy Joel was 21 and just started his career now, do you think he would have the same impact he did in the 70s?
2006-09-08 13:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by Wait a Minute 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Yes, and more. Billy Joel, if you recall, signed a devastating contract early in his career that essentially placed him in bondage. Because of his fierce tenacity, he kept a low profile (Piano Man was about those days) until he was able to negotiate a better deal.
The combination of his brilliant mind and fierce determination would have an even greater impact on today's market loaded down with weenies and clones.
2006-09-08 15:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
His sound was unique in the 70s, but if he played the exact same music now, it would sound pretty dated and lame. It's all about context - back when Joel became popular, disco was king and so much music was pretty forgettable. He is a very talented songwriter and singer and had a great appeal back then. If he wrote a different style of music today, I bet he'd have a following, kind of like John Mayer, I bet.
2006-09-08 20:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. He's a very talented musician, and if he were 21 he'd be doing different stuff than he did in the 70's. He would be doing stuff that 21 year olds (+/- a few decades) would enjoy.
2006-09-08 21:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberley Mc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Today w/ Amercian Idol being the way to go for getting noticed & the internet presenting SO much more choce, I think he'd've gotten lost in the shuffle. He mighta had a hit or 2, but wouldn't've had half the success I think.
He was around at a time when the "singer/songwriter" thing was at it's peak.
2006-09-08 20:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The musics changed and Christie Brinkley would be too old for him.
2006-09-08 21:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope.
2006-09-08 20:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no, the music today is totally different - he would not have a chance
2006-09-08 21:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by ouisy_01 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ithink he didnt
2006-09-09 19:49:23 · answer #8 · answered by spotlight 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋