The Hassles

The Hassles

Band, 1964-1969 US
Rock and Pop

American rock group, formed 1964 on Long Island, NY. The original lineup consisted of vocalist John Dizek, guitarist Richard McKenna, drummer Jon Small, and organist Harry Weber. In 1966 Weber was fired from the band due to excessive drug use and was replaced by Howard Blauvelt and Billy Joel on bass and keyboards respectively, both previously with The Lost Souls (2). With this lineup the band released two albums, The Hassles (1967) and Hour Of The Wolf (1968), as well as one non-LP single Travelin' Band (1969) before disbanding in 1969. Small and Joel went on to form Attila (5).

Members

	Billy Joel voc, p *1949 US
	Jon Small dr US
	Richard McKenner g US
	Howard Blauvelt b, voc US
	John Dizek voc, tam US

Popular Tracks

Every Step I Take (Every Move I Make) on The Hassles by The Hassles

You Got Me Hummin' on The Hassles by The Hassles

Just Holding On on The Hassles by The Hassles

Warming Up on The Hassles by The Hassles

A Taste Of Honey on The Hassles by The Hassles

Coloured Rain on The Hassles by The Hassles

I Can Tell on The Hassles by The Hassles

I Hear Voices on The Hassles by The Hassles

Fever on The Hassles by The Hassles

Giving Up - Version #2 on The Hassles by The Hassles

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Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
The Early Years	Billy Joel And The Hassles	2005	Compil.
Before The Fame	Billy Joel & The Hassles	2003	Compil.
Early Sessions	The Hassles Featuring Billy Joel	2002	Compil.
The Best Of The Hassles - You've Got Me Hummin'	The Hassles	1999	Compil.
The Tough Boy	Billy Joel & The Hassles	1980	Compil.
Great Balls Of Fire	The Hassles	1970	Single
Hour Of The Wolf	The Hassles	1969	Album
4 O'Clock In The Morning	The Hassles	1968	Single
Night After Day	The Hassles	1968	Single
Every Step I Take (Every Move I Make)	The Hassles	1968	Single
The Hassles	The Hassles	1968	Album
You've Got Me Hummin'	The Hassles	1967	Single
Here's To Veterans	The Hassles	1967	Album
1968 Sessions	Billy Joel & The Hassles		Compil.

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