Billy Joel Announces Death of Early Bandmate Jon Small at 79
Drummer and director Jon Small, who played in Joel's early bands the Hassles and Attila, died on Friday; his funeral is set for September 9.
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First reported by Stereogum, 1h 41m ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first
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3 publishers have covered this in 4 articles since 7 Sept 2026. Stereogum published first, on 7 September at 18:37 UTC; Music News followed 1h 42m later. The most recent article, from Rolling Stone, appeared on 10 September at 17:51 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The New York Times (major outlet), Stereogum, Rolling Stone.
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- Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79 The New York Times ·
- Billy Joel Pays Tribute to ‘Best Friend’ Jon Small: ‘Like a Brother to Me’ Rolling Stone
- Billy Joel Announces Death of Early Bandmate Jon Small Music News
- Jon Small, Drummer In Early Billy Joel Bands, Has Died Stereogum
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- Billy Joel
- Jon Small
- Hassles
- Attila