Billy Joel
Biography
Although Billy Joel never was a critic's favorite, the pianist emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the latter half of the '70s. Joel's music consistently demonstrates an affection for Beatlesque hooks and a flair for Tin Pan Alley and Broadway melodies. His fusion of two distinct eras made him a superstar in the late '70s and '80s, as he racked an impressive string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles.
Born in the Bronx, Joel was raised in the Long Island suburb of Hicksville, where he learned to play piano as a child. As he approached his adolescence, Joel...Read more
Discography
- All My Life (2007)
- Movin' Out (Original Broadway Cast) (2002)
- The Essential Billy Joel (2001)
- 2000 Years - The Millennium Concert (2000)
- Greatest Hits Volume III (1997)
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Relationships
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- Elizabeth Webber
- 1973-1982 Married
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- Harriet Baldwin
- 1982-1983 Relationship
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- Christie Brinkley
- 1985-1994 Married
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- Dina Meyer
- 2001 Relationship
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- Katie Lee Joel
- 2004-Now Married
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Pictures
Lyrics
- 52nd Street
- A Matter Of Trust
- A Matter Of Trust
- A Matter Of Trust
- A Matter Of Trust
- A Minor Variation
- A Room Of Our Own
- Ain't No Crime
- All About Soul
- All About Soul
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