Billy Joel

Background information
Birth name	William Martin Joel
Born	May 9, 1949
Born place	The Bronx, New York, United States
Origin	Hicksville, New York, United States
Genre(s)	Rock Pop Jazz Classical
Years active	1964—present
Label(s)	Columbia Records Sony Music Family Productions U.S.
Associated acts	Elton John Bruce Springsteen Echoes The Hassles Attila
Website	Website

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Robert Pattinson 'Obsessed' With Playing Jeff Buckley In Movie Biopic

January 25, 2011

Robert Pattinson is keen to play Jeff Buckley in a new movie about the musician, according to reports.

The 24-year-old Twilight star and keen music fan is said to be “obsessed” with securing the role.

A source said he was “doing everything he can to land the part” as he feels it could move him away from the teen vampire saga.

The as-yet-untitled film will tell the story of Buckley’s life. The singer drowned in 1997 in Memphis aged 30.

127 Hours star James Franco has also been linked to the role, reports the Daily Express.

Pattinson has made a name for himself as vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, which is currently nearing its conclusion.

(by Jason Gregory)

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