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Suzanne Porter, Social Worker: The Inspiration of Billy Joel

For Suzanne Porter, social worker in Contra Costa County, California, Billy Joel is an inspiration. Herself an accomplished and talented pianist, Porter has learned much from Joel’s musical style and passion for performance over the years, particularly as a concertgoer who has enjoyed Joel’s music live and in person on four separate occasions.

Known by many for her ability to play piano by ear, Suzanne Porter continues to find the powerful, often heart-tugging tunes of Billy Joel a source of inspiration. An accomplished musician, singer/songwriter and composer with more than 33 Top 40 hits over the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Joel is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. His music also has considerable staying power, and continues to hit a chord with listeners and fans as a constant presence on radio stations throughout the country.

Some of Joel’s more notable albums throughout his career include Piano Man, Cold Spring Harbor, Turnstiles, Streetlife Serenades, 52nd Street, The Stranger, Glass Houses and River of Dreams.

Suzanne Porter “Suzy”, now a dedicated social worker, once performed as a professional piano player during her 20s and 30s.