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    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) Steinway & Sons vice president Todd Sanders, artist Paul Wyse, and Billy Joel pose in front of a Billy Joel Steinway Hall portrait unveiled at Steinway Hall on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12:  Billy Joel plays the piano at Steinway Hall on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12:  Billy Joel stands next to his Steinway Hall Portrait  at Steinway Hall on December 12, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18:  Musician Ronnie Spector, the inspiration for Billy Joel’s “Say Goodbye to Hollywood,” and Joel’s musician daughter Alexa Ray Joel perform an impromptu, a capella version of the 1976 hit song upon meeting each other for the first time at SiriusXM Studios on August 18, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16:  Garth Brooks and Billy Joel attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16:  Musician Billy Joel attends the 42nd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16:  (L-R) Paul Williams, Billy Joel, Bill Medley and Sam Moore attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards at The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Shubert Alley on June 16, 2011 in New York City.
    • Billy Joel - LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02:  Billy Joel Saunders of England lands a punch on Turgay Uzun of Turkey in their Middleweight Contest during Saturday Fight Night held at York Hall on April 2, 2011 in London, England.
    • Billy Joel - LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02:  Billy Joel Saunders of England celebrates victory over Turgay Uzun of Turkey in their Middleweight Contest during Saturday Fight Night held at York Hall on April 2, 2011 in London, England.
    • Billy Joel - EAST HAMPTON, NY - SEPTEMBER 04:  Musician Billy Joel attends the 'The Last Play At Shea' screening during the Hamptons International Film Festival at Guild Hall on September 4, 2010 in East Hampton, United States.
    • Billy Joel - EAST HAMPTON, NY - SEPTEMBER 04:  Musician Billy Joel attends the 'The Last Play At Shea' screening during the Hamptons International Film Festival at Guild Hall on September 4, 2010 in East Hampton, United States.
    • Billy Joel - EAST HAMPTON, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Actor Alec Baldwin and musician Billy Joel attend the 'The Last Play At Shea' screening during the Hamptons International Film Festival at Guild Hall on September 4, 2010 in East Hampton, United States.
    • Billy Joel - EAST HAMPTON, NY - SEPTEMBER 04:  Musician Billy Joel attends the 'The Last Play At Shea' screening during the Hamptons International Film Festival at Guild Hall on September 4, 2010 in East Hampton, United States.
    • Billy Joel - EAST HAMPTON, NY - SEPTEMBER 04:  Musician Billy Joel attends the 'The Last Play At Shea' screening during the Hamptons International Film Festival at Guild Hall on September 4, 2010 in East Hampton, United States.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    • Billy Joel - NEW YORK - AUGUST 21:  Recording artist Billy Joel attends a press conference before the premiere of 'The Last Play At Shea' at Citi Field on August 21, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City.
    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 ...more


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