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Russell Javors Talks Billy Joel & Lords of 52nd Street on LIMEHOF Podcast 

By tom needham

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast presents a special episode featuring LIMEHOF inductee Russell Javors. Host Tom Needham speaks with the former Billy Joel bandmate and founding member of the Lords of 52nd Street to reflect on a remarkable musical journey that began right here on Long Island.

Javors opens up about his early days growing up on Long Island and his close musical bond with fellow legends Liberty DeVitto and Doug Stegmeyer. Russell Javors recounts how this trio’s deep connection laid the foundation for Billy Joel’s most celebrated albums and unforgettable tours.

Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes stories from the studio and the stage, including unforgettable moments at Madison Square Garden and beyond. Russell’s insider perspective brings new depth to a golden era in American rock music.

This heartfelt conversation is a tribute to one of Long Island’s most influential musical voices. Whether you’re a lifelong Billy Joel fan or simply appreciate timeless music history, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the soul of a true Long Island original.

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Tom Needham is a versatile producer, director, and radio host with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. He is the executive producer and host of The Sounds of Film, the nation’s longest-running film and music themed radio show, and directed ‘Countdown to X-Day,’ which won Best Documentary at the Long Island Film Festival. Needham also produced the Manhattan cable show New York Jazz.
Active in the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Needham serves on its Board of Directors as Vice Chairman, as well as chairman of the Education Board and Nominations Committee. He is also the executive director of the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival.
Tom is the executive producer and host of both the LIMEHOF Podcast and the SOUNDS Podcast which features fresh conversations with renowned filmmakers, composers, authors, politicians, artists, scientists, and philosophers along with archival interviews from his long-running radio show.

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