Billy Joel is one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of our time. His list of hit songs - “Just The Way You Are,” “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” and many more - is long and varied. A hardworking musician and songwriter, Billy began his career in the trenches, only breaking through with his fifth album, The Stranger, in 1977. Billy Joel’s story is one of persistence leading to triumph. For the last 45 years he has been a constant presence on radio and in concert, with several million-selling albums to his credit.
Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Billy Joel Story is a lecture-concert weaving together live musical performances of Billy Joel's classic songs with his fascinating life story. The latest in a monthly series that has included well-attended lecture-concerts on Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, the Beatles and Gordon Lightfoot, Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Billy Joel Story is a must-see for any music fan.
Dr. Mike Daley is a musician and music historian known across the GTA for his highly entertaining and informative talks on popular music. Will Reid is a highly skilled musician and educator. Jill Daley is a full-time musician at Canada's National Ballet School and Musician-in-Residence at Church of the Redeemer. Greg Wyard is a respected Toronto bassist with several original albums to his credit and a strong following as the GTA's premier solo singer/guitarist.
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church is a historic church on Yonge Street just north of Major Mackenzie with excellent acoustics and ample parking.
General admission tickets are $35.00 plus HST and fees. If tickets are available at the door, they will be $50.00, cash only.
