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Billy Joel makes silent statement with Star of David badge

Billy Joel’s run of shows at Madison Square Garden got unusually political on Monday night, when the Long Island legend took to the stage wearing a yellow Star of David badge for the show’s encore. The 68-year-old, who reportedly considers himself culturally Jewish, said nothing to explain his decision. But given the recent surge in...

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16:15 on August 22 2017

Billy Joel wears yellow Star of David amid rising neo-Nazi activity

MSN Music — Billy Joel made a strong statement against the growing Neo-Nazi and White Nationalism movement on Monday night, taking the stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden wea... more info

Billy Joel

17:33 on August 22 2017

Billy Joel Welcomes Patti Smyth & Wears Star Of David At Madison Square Garden

JamBase — Billy Joel included a medley of "sun" songs, brought out Scandal's frontwoman and made a silent protest against the rise of neo-Nazis at MSG on Monday. more info

Billy Joel

19:56 on August 22 2017

Billy Joel makes silent statement with Star of David badge

New York Post — Billy Joel’s run of shows at Madison Square Garden got unusually political on Monday night, when the Long Island legend took to the stage wearing a yellow Star of David... more info

Billy Joel

20:14 on August 22 2017