Billy Joel, quoted in: Diane Ecker et al. (1995) Time travellers: exploring the impact of technology, p. 51
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Hypodermics on the shores, China's under martial law / Rock and Roller cola wars, I can't take it anymore
— Billy Joel on Rock and roll
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Rock and roll" (Quotes: Quotes are arranged in chronological order, 1990s)
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About Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York) is a pianist, singer and songwriter. A six-time Grammy award winner, he is one of the best selling artists in music history.
About Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York) is a pianist, singer and songwriter. A six-time Grammy award winner, he is one of the best selling artists in music history.
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