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May 7, 2019 · Brian Ruggles has been Billy Joel's soundman for 48 years, since they met as teenagers in Long Island. He shares his memories, stories and gratitude for working with the Piano Man and his road family.
- Andy Gensler
Brian Ruggles was born on 14 March 1953 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer, known for Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia (1987), Billy Joel in Black & White (2022) and The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden - The Greatest Arena Run of All Time (2024). Born March 14, 1953.
- Sound Department, Producer, Art Department
- March 14, 1953
- Brian Ruggles
Oct 20, 2014 · Ruggles, from Syosset, met Joel in 1968 and has been with him longer than anyone. Joel had done nothing all day and was mildly displeased to see the rain gone, as it had suited an...
- Nick Paumgarten
Oct 16, 2015 · Brian Ruggles is a veteran sound engineer who has worked with Billy Joel and other pop stars for decades. Learn about his career, his gear, and his challenges of mixing the Piano Man's live shows.
Nov 16, 2022 · Brian Ruggles has been mixing Billy Joel's live shows for over 50 years, using a DiGiCo SD5 console. Learn how he creates a warm and user-friendly sound for the Piano Man and his fans.
Brian Ruggles is a producer who has worked on several projects related to Billy Joel, such as documentaries and concerts. He was born in 1953 in Bronx, New York City, and has contributed to IMDb since 2022.
Brian Ruggles is the FOH mixer for Billy Joel, one of pop music’s all-time greatest composers and performers. He praises Audio-Technica’s AE5400 microphone for its clarity, frequency response and consistency in various applications.
