Billy Joel, born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949, in The Bronx, New York, is one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters and pianists. His breakthrough came with the 1973 album "Piano Man" and its iconic title track. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he achieved remarkable commercial success with albums like "The Stranger" (1977), "52nd Street" (1978), and "An Innocent Man" (1983), producing numerous #1 hits including "Just the Way You Are" and "We Didn't Start the Fire." With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's best-selling solo artists and was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. His performances at Madison Square Garden became legendary, with his 100th consecutive concert in 2018 cementing his status as a New York City icon.
Billy Joel released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993, achieving 33 Top 40 hits including 9 #1s with 'Piano Man,' 'Just the Way You Are,' and 'We Didn't Start the Fire.' His 'The Stranger' (1977) and 'An Innocent Man' (1983) became classics. Over 160 million records sold worldwide.
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