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William Martin “Billy” Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician and pianist, performer, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, “Piano Man”, in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to the RIAA.

• Birth name: William Martin Joel
• Also known as: Bill Joel, Bill Martin
• Born: May 9, 1949 (age 62) The Bronx, New York City, New York
• Origin: Hicksville, New York, United States
• Genres: Rock, pop, soft rock, classical
• Occupations: Singer-songwriter, pianist
• Instruments: Vocals, piano, guitar, harmonica, keyboard, accordion, organ, melodica, clavinet, percussion, harpsichord
• Years active: 1964–present
• Labels: Columbia, Family Productions, Sony Classical
• Associated acts: The Echoes, The Hassles, Attila, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John
• Website: www.billyjoel.com

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Entire-output box sets satisfy music fans' appetites
USA Today Music, 2011-12-23 20:54:38
Music fans can gorge on box sets that contain an artist's entire career output, including Tony Bennett, Billy Joel and John Denver.

Photos: Complete collections music box sets
USA Today Music, 2011-12-23 14:26:00
Music fans can gorge on box sets that contain an artist's entire career output, including Tony Bennett, Billy Joel and John Denver.

Steinway Hall honours Billy Joel
BBC Entertainment, 2011-12-13 10:36:50
US singer-songwriter Billy Joel becomes the only non-classical performer to be honoured with a portrait at the prestigious Steinway Hall in New York.