Ahead of Billy Joel Tribute, Performers Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan and Matt Nathanson Share How the Singer Shaped Their Lives and Music

Hollywood Reporter3/12/2026

Summary

Performers Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan, and Matt Nathanson shared how Billy Joel shaped their lives and music ahead of a tribute event. Nathanson expressed his willingness to go to great lengths to honor Joel, stating he would have “walked across a f***ing desert then swam a f***ing ocean” for the occasion.

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