Billy JoelPiano Man
Released on November 2, 1973, 'Piano Man' is Billy Joel's signature song, narrating the experiences of a bar pianist observing his patrons. The accompanying music…
Billy JoelUptown Girl
Directed by Jay Dubin
Uptown Girl by Billy Joel is a timeless classic from the 1980s. Known for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, the song narrates a story…
Billy JoelIt’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
Directed by Steve Horn
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, released on May 12, 1980, is a chart-topping hit from Billy Joel’s album *Glass Houses*. The song critiques…
About · Billy Joel
Born 1949 · New York City, New York, USA · pop rock, rock and roll · Columbia Records
William Martin Joel (; born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Piano Man", after his 1973 signature song of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 entirely self-written studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation… via Wikipedia
Awards: Grammy Legend Award; MusiCares Person of the Year; Grammy Award for Album of the Year for “52nd Street”; Kennedy Center Honors; Gershwin Prize; Johnny Mercer Award; honorary doctor of the Hofstra University; honorary doctor of Syracuse University
Discography
Billy Joel’s studio albums / EPs · 16
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In the press
4 articles about Billy Joel from our favourite music publications
Pitchfork
2w ago
Billy Joel Doesn’t Want You to See the Billy Joel Biopic
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
NME
2w ago
Billy Joel condemns unauthorised biopic, calling it “legally and professionally misguided”
The film followed his origin story though the eyes of his first manager Irwin Mazur and his longtime friend and drummer Jon Small The post Billy Joel condemns unauthorised biopic, calling it “legally…
Consequence
2w ago
Billy Joel Blasts Planned Biopic Billy & Me, Confirms It Won’t Have Music Rights
A representative for the artist confirms that "Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity." Billy Joel Blasts Planned Biopic Billy & Me, Confirms It Won’t Have Music…
Consequence
2w ago
Billy Joel Biopic in the Works From Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody’s John Ottman
Billy & Me, told from the point of view of manager Irwin Mazur, will be directed by the editor/director. Billy Joel Biopic in the Works From Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody’s John Ottman Liz Shannon…