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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