According to everyone's favorite podcaster, the word on the street is that Ritchie's 1st game for JJP will be none other than BILLY JOEL! Get ready for Piano man wizard mode. I've literally joked about a Billy Joel pinball before, never thought it could happen. Are you excited? Concerned? Hopefully its better than Zep, if the rumor is indeed true.
"Catholic Girls Start Much to Late" Multiball, might not make it to the game! 
A Few nights with him, when he was playing at the Salty Dog, by Nassau Colosseum,
before his career took off....Good memories.
I have to think most people wouldn’t be very excited about a Billy Joel pin, me included. If it’s true, I just don’t get it. There is a long list of better options, even more modern options. For example, I think people would get much more excited for something like Pearl Jam. I just see Billy Joel as really boring.
Quoted from Krupps4:I have to think most people wouldn’t be very excited about a Billy Joel pin, me included. If it’s true, I just don’t get it. There is a long list of better options, even more modern options. For example, I think people would get much more excited for something like Pearl Jam. I just see Billy Joel as really boring.
It is JJP we're talking about, the kings of giving us themes nobody wants (with maybe 2 exceptions)
Quoted from Haymaker:It is JJP we're talking about, the kings of giving us themes nobody wants (with maybe 2 exceptions)
Lets also not forget that Avatar is still a strong rumor from JJP. I'd personally rather have Billy Joel!
Quoted from PismoArcade:practicalsteve! Better get your CE order in now!
I hope they release a video showing us how to ensure our spot!
Quoted from bigehrl:there might not be a bigger fan of Sir William Martin Joel than myself. That said, it seems like an odd choice for pinball. But hell, I have much faith in Steve Ritchie and JJP. So bring it on!
Agreed! Long Island guy here, love some Billy Joel. Can't see how it fits for pinball though
Quoted from Coz:Zero interest. Especially at a $12,000 base price.
Black Sabbath would have me justify a 12k pricetag…heck, I could probably even get on the Elton John bandwagon for that. But billy joel?!
I listened to and loved his music when I was a lot younger but now I'm like okay turn it off, that's enough for one lifetime.
Quoted from Coz:Zero interest. Especially at a $12,000 base price.
Assuming it will be $12k...
Not a good idea for a pin, but 'Pressure' would make great background multiball music cranked up. Along with super bright flashing lights turned toward you. Anyone who has been to one of his concerts knows what I mean. Makes your eyes water.
Great songs but cannot imagine that art package. The reason Iron Maiden works for me is because they have characters to build stories around.
I know Billy Joel wasn’t a disco guy, but somehow I’m picturing banana flippers and a mirror ball topper.
Quoted from Coz:I’d rather have a Milli Vanilli pin than Billy Joel
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I agree but if Jersey Jack makes this the production will take a long time.
At least they can "Blame it on the rain, Yeah Yeah!!"
Quoted from TechnicalSteam:Billy Joel.. This would appeal to the wife but not the husband.
If that is Steve's next pin its going to be a HARD pass . Two things JJP has to resolve for me to buy another.
A. Flipper Feel
B. Give me a license I actually care about and make it WOZ/POTC good.
Are there alot of wives out there crushing on Billy?
He was the first concert my parents ever took me to as a kid. Grew up listening to him and still do. Would I be interested in a Billy Joel pin? Hell yes for the sheer absurdity of the theme alone. Would I pay 12K for it (or any other pin)...big ol nope on that one.
Quoted from Haymaker:According to everyone's favorite podcaster, the word on the street is that Ritchie's 1st game for JJP will be none other than BILLY JOEL! Get ready for Piano man wizard mode. I've literally joked about a Billy Joel pinball before, never thought it could happen. Are you excited? Concerned? Hopefully its better than Zep, if the rumor is indeed true.
LMAO close but no cigar.
Somebody is having a little fun with him.
Quoted from Haymaker:According to everyone's favorite podcaster, the word on the street is that Ritchie's 1st game for JJP will be none other than BILLY JOEL! Get ready for Piano man wizard mode. I've literally joked about a Billy Joel pinball before, never thought it could happen. Are you excited? Concerned? Hopefully its better than Zep, if the rumor is indeed true.
They will make it.. and zep will still be better
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