All-star lineup to honor Billy Joel at Tilles Center is cancelled

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook was to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a benefit concert gala in honor of Billy Joel.

The now cancelled star-studded event was to take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post.

An impressive lineup of artists, including Alexa Ray Joel, Debbie Gibson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice (from Public Enemy), Felix Cavaliere (from The Rascals), Jimmy Webb, Mike DelGuidice, Philip Edward Fisher, Albert Bouchard and Joe Bouchard (former members of Blue Öyster Cult) joined by current band members Jules Radino and Danny Miranda, as well as the full band Zebra (including Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann) were scheduled to perform.

Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF chairman, said the show was cancelled because Joel would not be able to attend because of family commitments.

For more information about the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, visit www.limusichalloffame.org.