Billy Joel Makes Surprise Appearance At Tribute Band's Show In Huntington
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Fans watching a Billy Joel tribute band were treated to a surprise appearance by the "Piano Man" himself.
Joel was in the audience Friday night with his wife, Alexis Roderick, at a show at The Paramount in Huntington when he decided to join the band Big Shot for a three-song set.
@billyjoel joined @bigshotband on stage @TheParamountNY last night! Lucky to be right upfront! #billyjoel #bigshot pic.twitter.com/MpxrfemFJt
— Drew Kenyon (@DrewKenyon) June 25, 2016
Joel jammed on covers of The Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends,'' done Joe Cocker-style, and the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women," Newsday reported.
Joel wrapped up with one of his biggest hits, "You May Be Right,'' which Big Shot bandleader Michael DelGuidice blended with Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll.''
The native Long Islander told the crowd he lives "down the road'' from the venue.
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