Springsteen, Dylan, Joel are Taking Back Their Music : August 18, 2011

For artists like the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, there is some light at the end of the tunnel due to the fact that soon copyright laws [...]

Billy Joel, Garth Brooks Perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductions : June 18, 2011

The likes of Allen Toussaint, Leon Russell and Garth Brooks were honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame at their recent gala, which is held annually in New York City. [...]

Is Elton John on the Outs with Billy Joel : February 11, 2011

Elton John has dished some tough love out for Billy Joel, his longtime friend. In an interview appearing in the latest Rolling Stone issue, John blasts Joel, his former [...]

Billy Joel Rejects Media Reports about Tour : March 02, 2010

Recently, Billy Joel told Rolling Stone he didn't, contrary to reports stemming from an article in the Chicago Tribune, pull the plug for the summer tour he was allegedly [...]

Elton John, Billy Joel Cancel Summer Tour : February 22, 2010

Billy Joel and Elton John have canceled this summer's leg from their joint tour. The reason is the Piano Man would like to have some time off. Elton John, in an intervi [...]

Wrigley Field Will Host Dave Matthews and Elton John & Billy Joel : February 13, 2010

Wrigley Field will play host to more than just baseball this summer. Dave Matthews Band and Elton John & Billy Joel both have slated dates to play the storied park. There [...]

Dave Matthews Band, Billy Joel/Elton John Set to Play Wrigley Field : February 12, 2010

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, it is expected that the Dave Matthews Band as well as Billy Joel and Elton John will be performing at Wrigley Field in Chi [...]

Year End Shows for Elton John, Billy Joel Postponed : December 03, 2009

Elton John and Billy Joel have reshuffled dates once again for the current leg from their “Face 2 Face Tour”. The duo has moved several shows that had been scheduled [...]

New Batch of Face2Face Tour Dates Book for Elton & Billy : October 22, 2009

Billy Joel and Elton John have another arena run of dates lined up as part of “Face 2 Face,” their ongoing set of co-headlining shows. On November 4 the pair will be [...]

Joel’s Flu Cancels Several Face2Face Tour Dates : July 27, 2009

Billy Joel's camp informed tour officials that the double bill Billy Joel and Elton John tour was suspended late last week when Joel developed flu-like symptoms. Concert [...]

billy joel Biography

Billy Joel, the American singer-songwriter, pianist, musician and classical composer, was born on May 9, 1949 in The Bronx, NY. Since 1973 when he released “Piano Man,” his first hit single, Joel has become third top-selling solo artist and sixth top-selling recording artist in the U.S.

During the 1970s through 1990s, Joel had 33 U.S. Top 40 hits. All of the hit singles were songs that he wrote. Joel has been nominated for 23 Grammys and won 6 Grammy Awards. In 1992, he became a member of the Songwriter Hall of Fame and in 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Except for “All My Life,” a 2007 single, Joel has stopped recording new material following the release of “River of Dreams” in 1993. However, he continues to tour.

Joel released “Cold Spring Harbor,” his debut solo album, in 1971. The popular hits “Everybody Loves You Now” and “She's Got a Way” appeared on the set. However they didn't receive a lot of attention until they were released on the 1981 album “Songs in the Attic” as live performances. Joel's latest studio album ”River of Dreams” was released in 1993. He has released a total of 11 studio albums in addition to a classical piano piece collection called “Fantasies & Delusions” in 2001.