All photos by Derek Storm except where indicated.


Author Mark Bego celebrates the release of his 50th book at The Cutting Room.


Glamorous Supremes' star Mary Wilson played hostess to the event.


Micky Dolenz of The Monkees wrote his autobiography, "I'm a Believer" with Mark.


TV star Bobby Funaro "The Sopranos" helped Mary and Mark to celebrate with a crowd of 200 at The Cutting Room.


Lamar Fike, of the famed Elvis Presley inner-circle, "The Memphis Mafia" is currently working with Bego on a new book about his life in the fast lane.


Mark Kostabi (left) joined Wilson and Bego. Kostabi's exclusive portrait of Joel is included in the book.


New York radio personality Ken Dashow (right) was amongst the Billy Joel insiders interviewed for the book.


"Dell Dude" Ben Curtis and Mary Wilson.


TV star Joyce DeWitt ("Three's Company") and Bego.


Hot new singer Josh Zuckerman performed during the all-star jam session at the Bego bash.


Jimmy Greenspoon of Three Dog Night couldn't attend the party, so he sent his wife, Susie to carry on in his absence.


Bego and Cutting Room owner Steve Walter.


The author autographs a copy of his latest biography, which "Entertainment Tonight" calls "The book all of New York is talking about."


The Supreme meets a punk star: Wilson and Sex Pistol member Glenn Matlock.


Rock & roll insider May Pang and actress Jill-Michele Melean.


An all-star jam session was held after the cocktail party, ending with Mary Wilson singing Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" with Richie Cannata, the man who recorded the saxophone solo on the original hit. Photo: Jeannine Hannum.


Mary with John Moorehead, who organized the jam session, which included members of Blue Oyster Cult, and Twisted Sister. Photo: Jeannine Hannum.