Joel glad he ditched Mozart for rock

Billy Joel is glad he turned his back on classical music to be a rocker - because pop music has brought him more fun and more money.

Joel glad he ditched Mozart for rock

Billy Joel is glad he turned his back on classical music to be a rocker - because pop music has brought him more fun and more money.

The 'Uptown Girl' star started out playing Mozart on the piano as a kid, but he lacked the attention and focus, and strayed.

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