It would be interesting to find some old interviews where he cites exactly what he'd been listening to. It sounds like he'd maybe listened to some Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson, but not sure about any punk.
― Fastnbulbous, Monday, 4 May 2009 05:49 (fifteen years ago) link
Joel's take on metal
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― Alex in NYC, Monday, 4 May 2009 12:02 (fifteen years ago) link
Sour Grapes from Old Fogeys
― Alex in NYC, Monday, 4 May 2009 12:03 (fifteen years ago) link
Speaking as someone who owns a 'Punk Steely Dan' tee, I'm not sure what to think when the same approach is taken with Mr. Joel...
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― Precious, Grace, Hill & Beard LTD. (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 9 April 2022 21:12 (two years ago) link
The Piano Man one is kinda clever.
― ass time permits (morrisp), Sunday, 10 April 2022 05:30 (two years ago) link