Billy Joel‘s legacy is intrinsically linked to “Piano Man,” the 1973 single that gave its name to Joel’s second album. It’s his nickname, his first big hit, and his signature song. Additionally, it’s ...

The "Piano Man" singer told PEOPLE days before, "don’t worry about me being deathly ill or anything" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her ...

Billy Joel is digging deep into his complicated relationship with his late father, Howard Joel. The “Just The Way You Are” singer, 76, recalled an instance in which he was knocked unconscious by his ...

Billy Joel fans are protective, passionate, number in the millions, and the object of their devotion occupies a singular place in the pop-music pantheon. One would have to be beyond hardcore, though, ...

Billy Joel is in a New York state of mind. In an Instagram video shared by Joel, 76, on Monday, July 21, the "Big Shot" singer surprised a pedicab driver playing his song "New York State of Mind." The ...