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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.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 7 Sept 2026 · updated 9h ago

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  1. Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79 The New York Times ·
  2. Billy Joel Announces Death of Early Bandmate Jon Small Music News
  3. Jon Small, Drummer In Early Billy Joel Bands, Has Died Stereogum

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  • Billy Joel
  • Jon Small
  • Hassles
  • Attila