Growing up, Billy Joel was one of my favorite singers. Even now when I think back, the 80s were filled with Billy Joel, the Eagles, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. This is still one of my favorite albums of all time. Happy to have an autographed version as part of my collection.

New from my workshop: The Autograph ProBook
The Autograph ProBook is built for collectors who want a secure, professional way to capture in-person autographs. Compact and travel-friendly, it’s perfect for shows, stadiums, or arenas. Inside, it holds up to eight standard-sized cards—commercial or custom. The front panel features recessed cavities that let wet signatures dry safely without smudging. The back panel uses a magnetic closure to lock cards in place while providing a smooth, uniform surface for crisp, flawless autographs. When you’re done, the panels fold neatly together, creating a sleek, portable footprint.

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This upcoming July 20, I’ll be seeing Counting Crows play for maybe the 30th time in concert. I’m very fortunate that my favorite band from college still tours almost every year. They continue to put out great new music as well. Yes, going to concerts and seeing people in their 50s and 60s makes me feel a little old. They broke into the genre as an alt rock band. That’s now more often seen as light rock and pop. I have all their albums, except the current one, autographed in some way shape or form. Clearly, everyone knows their lead singer Adam Duritz the most. He has a very unique, recognizable voice, and, unlike some other singers or groups, he writes all his own lyrics to music, which makes it unique and more meaningful.