The Billy Joel Songbook and Billy Joel

Billy Joel, a New York icon, is celebrated for his melodic piano-led pop sound blending rock, jazz, and Broadway influences. Rising to fame in the '70s with hits like "Piano Man," Joel achieved superstardom with the album "The Stranger," featuring the Grammy-winning "Just the Way You Are." Known for hits like "Uptown Girl" and "We Didn't Start the Fire," he has sold over 150 million records and toured globally, even performing in the Soviet Union. Joel, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, shared stages with Elton John and continues his legendary residency at Madison Square Garden.