They were in two bands together before Mr. Joel became famous, and briefly fell out over Mr. Joel’s affair with Mr. Small’s wife. Mr. Small later found success as a director of music videos and concert films.
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Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79
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8 Early Rap Songs From a New York City in Turmoil
Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time.
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Where’s the Snow? Snowboarding Brands Are Trying to Find Out for Themselves.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Brands are changing their strategies and entering policy debates, as climate change continues to upend the snowfall calendar.
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Where’s the Snow? Snowboarding Brands Are Trying to Find Out for Themselves.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Brands are changing their strategies and entering policy debates, as climate change continues to upend the snowfall calendar.
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The New York Times – Music:The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.