Quick Facts About Billy Joel
- Born
- May 9, 1949
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Musician
- Notable works
- Best of Billy Joel
- Known for
- The Bridge, We Didn't Start the Fire, Uptown Girl, Piano Man, Allentown
- Spouse
- Alexis Roderick
About Billy Joel
William Martin Joel 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 album, Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II, is one of the best-selling albums in the U.S.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
MusiCares Person of the Year
Grammy Award for Album of the Year
Grammy Legend Award
Kennedy Center Honors
Gershwin Prize
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Johnny Mercer Award
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honorary doctor of the Hofstra University
honorary doctor of Syracuse University
honorary doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook
ASCAP Foundation Champion Award
