Review: Billy Joel Documentary Reveals Struggles of Pop's Piano Man
A two-part documentary, And So It Goes, provides a compelling look at the life and career of Billy Joel, a pop genius and complex man still battling his demons.
The documentary, available on Neon, offers a surprising insight into Joel's life, from his tough childhood in Hicksville, Long Island, to his rise to fame.
- Joel's father left when he was 8 years old, leading to a lifelong quest for his love and approval.
- He played in piano bars as a teenager to support his mother before finding moderate success in local Long Island bands.
- A personal struggle occurred when he fell in love with his best friend's wife, Elizabeth Weber, sending him into a spiral of depression and self-imposed exile.
Even if you don’t secretly know all the words to 'Piano Man' you’ll find Billy Joel: And So It Goes a surprising insight into the life and career of one of the hardest working men in show business.
Author's summary: Documentary reveals Billy Joel's struggles.
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