Billy Joel

Born: New York, NY [The Bronx], 1949

Years Active: 1978-2002

Member of: The Hassles

Influenced by: Frankie Valli, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Phil Spector, Ray Charles, Burt Bacharach

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Although Billy Joel never was a critic's favorite, the pianist emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the ...

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