Billy Joel

Billy Joel “The Nylon Curtain”

Released: 9/82

Certified: Gold 11/29/10 & Platinum 12/7/82

Peak Chart Position: #7

From his first hit song “Piano Man” in 1973, Billy Joel went on to top the charts for more than two decades. The Nylon Curtain contained the hits “Allentown” and “Pressure”. The “Strip Plate” award you see here was the RIAA format from 1981-1985.

Michael Scurlock was an industry promotion executive who worked with a who’s who of artists and groups

Michael’s story of meeting and working with Billy covers the growth of an artist from humble beginnings to superstar. (click to expand)