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    Dizek departed the band in late 1968, at which point Joel took over on vocals. The band released their second album, Hour of the Wolf, in 1969, before disbanding. Following the demise of The Hassles, Joel and Small formed the duo Attila, whilst Blauvelt later co-founded Ram Jam. Joel later went on to a successful solo career, and Small became a ...

    • 1964–1969
    • Richard McKenna, Jon Small, John Dizek, Harry Weber, Billy Joel, Howie Arthur Blauvelt
  2. The Hassles were a blue-eyed soul band, modeled somewhat after the Rascals, formed in Long Island in 1964 by drummer Jon Small, singer John Dizek, organist Harry Webber, and guitarist Richie McKenna. Webber was fired from the band in 1966 due to erratic behavior and Billy Joel, who had earned a local reputation as a keyboardist with the Echoes ...

  3. May 9, 2024 · The first recordings by Long Island band the Hassles, featuring future singer-songwriting superstar Billy Joel, open a fascinating window onto the formative days of one of modern music’s most ...

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  4. The Hassles. American rock group, formed 1964 on Long Island, NY. The original lineup consisted of vocalist John Dizek, guitarist Richard McKenna, drummer Jon Small, and organist Harry Weber. In 1966 Weber was fired from the band due to excessive drug use and was replaced by Howard Blauvelt and Billy Joel on bass and keyboards respectively ...

  5. Jun 29, 2023 · Collective Albums by The Hassles The Hassles 1967 and Hour of The Wolf 1969. "American rock group, formed 1964 on Long Island, NY. The original lineup consis...

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  7. Mar 29, 2017 · The Hassles were a rock group in the 1960s, most notable for recording the first releases to feature Billy Joel. The group released two full-length albums (United Artists Records) and a number of singles. The original line-up of the group consisted of vocalist John Dizek, guitarist Richard McKenna, drummer Jon Small, and organist Harry Weber.

  8. Feb 14, 2013 · The Hassles (1967)The Hassles found their place in music history as Billy Joel's first recorded moment, but musically they deserve more. Though they only rel...

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