From 1980 through 1988, Billy Joel's management published a newsletter/fanzine called "The Root Beer Rag." The editor and frequent contributor to The Root Beer Rag was Merry Aronson who did a great job. The RBR was a lifeline to fans seeking exclusive interviews and articles, photos, and fun facts about Billy, his band, and his crew. Below are photos of the cover of each issue. Click on the photo to see a .pdf of the issue (for most issues). Scanned issues are courtesy of Billy Joel fan, Russ L.
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Volume 1, No. 1 (1980)
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Volume 1, No.2 (1980)
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Volume 1, No. 3 (1980)
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Volume 1, No. 4 (1980)
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Spring 1981
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Summer 1981
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Fall 1981
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Winter 1981
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Fall 1982
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Spring/Summer 1983
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1984
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1984
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Spring/Summer 1985
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Winter 1985-1986
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Fall 1986
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Special Tour Edition 1986
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