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Everything that I don't like sucks - that's why I don't like it. Duh.

If it didn't suck, why, sure, I'd like it.

A couple of things which can be hard to explain:

"Just because I don't like it doesn't mean it's bad."

"Just because it's popular, doesn't mean it's good."

and one that I saw on a T shirt, "Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's cool."

Why would you have trouble explaining any of those statements?

1 & 2 ...... teaching 18 - 20 year olds

3 .... talking to old guys

He bagged Christy Brinkley.....he's ok in my book.....

Kevin Hatton wrote:Sour grapes from someone whose opinion means nothing and could never stand up to Billy Joels record. His opinion might as well be written on toilet paper. Billy Joel is a monster award winning talent, Pop, and otherwise. Monster singer, songwriter, and musician. This comes from a guy who grew up two towns away from him at the same time on Long Island. Me. Joel is one for the history books.

And I'm right there with ya. Grew up in Huntington, right next to Cold Spring Harbor. Always liked the guy. A monster talent.

And I don't know about anybody else but there were some players I hung around in high school that were by FAR the best I've ever been around. Scott Calder and the Skydogs anyone? John Ward? Tad Blake? Dionysus?

I've met some whiners-but not till I left the Island.

JB

Wolf Hill Road off the Northern State.

In the Bruce vs. Billy war. Am I allowed to vote for Southside Johnny? Hee hee!!!!!!!!!!

Every time a thread like this comes up I point out that there are two aspects to artistry. The first is technical mastery of one's skills. The second is making a connection with an audience. Both Springsteen and Joel are masters of the latter aspect. And each seems awfully good at the former aspect in his own way. I think the writer of the article was writing a fluffy entertainment piece in order to connect with his own audience. And I'm sure he succeeded. A master , in turn, of his own craft.