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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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Dec 16 2008 9:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: In an unexpected move, Billy Joel has released his first original rock song since 1993. The Piano Man's new holiday anthem, 'Christmas In Fallujah,' was recorded at his final Australian show in Sydney on Dec. 11 and was quickly made available for ... Read more

 
Jul 19 2008 8:00AM by Kim Davis

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Spinner: Last night Billy Joel said goodbye to New York's Shea Stadium, with a little help from his friends. The site of both the first-ever stadium concert in rock history, put on in 1965 by the Beatles, and myriad historical Mets moments, including their ... Read more

 
Jun 25 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1992: Billy Joel is finally awarded his diploma from Hicksville High School, which he earns 25 years after leaving school one credit short of graduation. The Almanac Advises for June 25: "High school dropouts often consign themselves ... Read more

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