Jon Small, a longtime friend and former bandmate of Billy Joel, has died, multiple outlets report. The news follows tributes from Joel, who is associated with the “Piano Man” hit.
The reporting focuses on Small’s relationship with Joel and his role alongside him earlier in Joel’s career. While the outlets agree on Small’s death and their long-standing connection, they primarily provide limited additional details beyond acknowledging Joel’s public tribute. Both sources present the event as a notable loss tied to Joel’s personal and professional history.
Across the coverage, the emphasis remains on confirming Small’s passing and describing his close association with Joel rather than on specific circumstances of death, dates, or broader impacts beyond the tribute. Any further context is not detailed consistently in the available excerpts.
