Q: He's short, ugly and bald ... so why do people pay pounds 70-a- ticket to see him? A: Because he's Billy Joel!

From: Birmingham Mail | Date: July 6, 2006| Author: ANDY COLE MAN | Copyright information

HE'S short and balding and has a face that's perfect for radio - so what is it about Billy Joel that makes people travel from all over the UK and pay over pounds 70 to see him in Birmingham?

On the evidence of last night at the NEC it's because he puts on one heck of a show with material ranging from beautiful ballads to raucous rock'n'roll.

Even comedian Peter Kay made another trip to Brum for the concert, having made the journey to the NIA for The Eagles last month.

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