Billy Joel is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, thanks to his inspirational, beautiful and catchy songs, from 'Uptown Girl' to 'She's Always a Woman'.
The funk pioneer was celebrated in speeches by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis, Motown songwriter Janie Bradford and civil rights lawyer Ben Crump
Considering that his father's band performed immediately before Jimi Hendrix took the stage at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969, it's not surprising Brian Witkin grew up dreaming of becoming a rock star.