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Billy Joel Surprises High School With Two Songs

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:08:30 +0000

Billy Joel surprised a New York City high school by singing two songs and fielding some questions from the class. According to the Associated Press, the singer-songwriter made an appearance at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens on Thursday (May 30). Singer Tony Bennett, who opened the school a dozen years ago, was also there.

Billy Joel Built a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel has built a bike for his old friend.

Billy Joel Thinking About Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:48:26 +0000

Although he's spent the past few months saying that he's given up touring, Billy Joel may have had a change of heart. In a new interview, Joel says that if he launch another tour, fans shouldn't expect a typical greatest hits show.

Amazing Piano Student Jams With Billy Joel and Blows All Minds Ever — Look At This Guy!

Jameson LaMarca — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:00:28 +0000

This really just made our week, no joke. Q&A sessions can be brutal, particularly in college. Most questions lobbed are usually of the safe, “hopefully this won’t embarass me” variety with the occasionally complex but nonsensical “Who invited that guy?” monologues splashed in for color. Then there’s “The Ask,” whereby one brave soul puts the [...]

Billy Joel to Release 'Love Songs' Compilation

Dave Lifton — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:11:58 +0000

It’s not even Christmas and we’re starting to hear about albums that are coming out in time for Valentine’s Day. Today (Dec. 3) comes the news that Billy Joel will release ‘She’s Got A Way: Love Songs’ on Jan. 22, 2013. The 18-song set brings together many of his best-known ballads from throughout his career, [...]

Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' and Full Album Catalog Get Deluxe Treatment

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:05:17 +0000

When Billy Joel was a young artist entertaining offers from record labels, he ultimately chose Columbia because it was “a company that knows how to build a career.”

On Nov. 8, Columbia/Legacy Recordings will honor that successful career by releasing a limited-edition Joel boxed set and a two-disc version of his 1973 breakthrough album, ‘Piano Man.’