Billy Joel’s Mother DiesBilly Joel’s Mother DiesRosalind Joel, who died at the age of 92, was active in various charities on Long Island.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
33 Years Ago: Billy Joel’s ’52nd Street’ Becomes First Compact Disc Released33 Years Ago: Billy Joel’s ’52nd Street’ Becomes First Compact Disc ReleasedThe first commercial compact disc was released on Oct. 1, 1982 in Japan, heralding a quantum shift in the way fans would consume music for the next two decades.Jeff GilesJeff Giles