Billy Joel

Date of Birth: May 9, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Billy Joel, born William Martin Joel, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Born on May 9, 1949, in The Bronx, New York City, he was raised in the suburb of Hicksville, Long Island. Joel is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. He gained fame with his signature hit “Piano Man,” released in 1973, and continued to release a series of successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including “The Stranger,” “52nd Street,” and “An Innocent Man.” Known for his versatility, Joel’s music spans various genres, from pop and rock to jazz and classical. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Despite announcing his retirement from recording pop music in the early 1990s, Joel continues to tour and perform, maintaining a significant presence in the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Billy Joel

1. Billy Joel has never learned to read traditional music notation; he plays by ear.

2. He has written and performed classical compositions in addition to pop and rock music.

3. Joel has been married four times and has three daughters.

4. His song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” includes historical events from the year of his birth, 1949, up to 1989.

5. Billy Joel holds the record for the most consecutive performances at Madison Square Garden, with his residency beginning in 2014.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Billy Joel

1. “I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.”

2. “Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes. I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye again.”

3. “If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.”

4. “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity.”

5. “I never wanted to be an oldies act, but I can see why people do it. It’s lucrative.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Billy Joel’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $225 million.

Children

Billy Joel has three daughters: Alexa Ray Joel, born on December 29, 1985, from his marriage to Christie Brinkley; Della Rose Joel, born on August 12, 2015; and Remy Anne Joel, born on October 22, 2017, both from his marriage to Alexis Roderick.