Doug Stegmeyer

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Doug Stegmeyer (born December 23, 1951 in New York City ; † August 25, 1995 there ) was an American rock musician who was best known as the longtime bassist of Billy Joel .

Career

In high school , Doug Stegmeyer met Russell Javors and Liberty DeVitto , with whom and Howard Emerson he formed the band Topper . The group performed with songs that Javors had written in the 1970s. During this time, Billy Joel became aware of Topper . Since Joel needed a bass player for his Streetlife Serenade Tour , he invited Doug Stegmeyer to play in his band. This then persuaded Javors and DeVitto to also play for Joel, so that Topper became The Billy Joel Band . Doug Stegmeyer was part of the formation from 1976 to 1989. He has also been involved in productions for Debbie Gibson and Hall & Oates .

On August 25, 1995 Stegmeyer committed in his hometown of New York suicide .

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SURNAME Stegmeyer, Doug
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American rock musician
DATE OF BIRTH December 23, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City , New York , USA
DATE OF DEATH August 25, 1995
Place of death New York City , New York , USA