Legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel has strongly criticized an upcoming biographical film about his early career, calling it “legally and professionally misguided.” The film, titled “Billy & Me,” is slated to be released without his authorization or support.
The movie’s narrative will reportedly be told from the perspective of Irwin Mazur, Joel’s first manager. Mazur is credited with discovering Joel in 1966 and signing him in 1970, overseeing his career until Joel joined Columbia Records in 1972. Joel’s breakthrough album, “Piano Man,” was released the following year.