Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, drummer, music video and concert film director/producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | 07/09/2026 |
Latest News about Jon Small
07/09/2026
Jon Small died in September 2026, and Billy Joel publicly paid tribute to him as a longtime friend and former bandmate. Reports described Small as a drummer in The Hassles and Attila who later built a major career as a music video and concert film director and producer.
04/07/2025
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame honored The Hassles, the early band that included Jon Small, in 2025. Small spoke about the group’s Long Island origins and the early path that later led him into directing and producing music films.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Early collaborator and friend of Billy Joel; drummer in The Hassles and Attila; later a music video and concert film director/producer. |
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| Notable Work | Worked on videos and concert films for Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Aerosmith and Run-DMC, among others. |
Personal Life
| Raised | Long Island, New York |
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| Died Age | 77 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Elizabeth Weber Small |
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| Close Associate | Billy Joel |
Career
| Early Career | Played drums in The Hassles and later Attila with Billy Joel. |
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| Later Career | Became a filmmaker specializing in music videos and concert films; worked with major recording artists and television specials. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Co-founded the early Billy Joel bands The Hassles and Attila. | |
| 2. Directed the famous Aerosmith and Run-DMC collaboration video 'Walk This Way'. | |
| 3. Worked on multiple Billy Joel music videos and concert films. | |
| 4. Was honored by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2025. |