Tony Bennett was the one of the most important interpreters of American popular song during the mid to late 20th century. He championed songwriters who might otherwise have remained unknown to many millions of music fans.
We have lost the greatest singer of our time. As a songwriter, I know personally how meaningful a gifted interpreter of material can be.
No one can replace her.
- Billy Joel
I just heard the sad news that the great virtuoso guitarist, Jeff Beck, has died.
He was one of my heroes. I was fortunate to meet him recently and I’m very grateful now that I was able to tell him how much I admired his musical skill.
This is the end of an era.
R.I.P
Billy Joel
Shocked to hear of the death of the great Eddie Van Halen.
He was a consummate musician and an extraordinary virtuoso on the guitar.
He leaves a giant footprint and an irreplaceable void.
- Billy Joel
📸: Kevin Mazur
On this date in 1983, Billy Joel's 9th studio album An Innocent Man was released. The album featured three Billboard Top 10 hit singles: "Tell Her About It" (No. 1), "Uptown Girl" (No. 3) and "An Innocent Man" (No. 10).
“The Boys” Season 2, premiering today on Amazon, is full of songs by the Piano Man including “We Didn’t Start The Fire” featured in the Season 2 trailer. Check it out!
Billy Joel’s 100th sold out residency performance at Madison Square Garden on March 28th will be premiering as a once-in-a-lifetime concert event Sunday, April 14th at 9/8c on CBS. Tune in to experience this monumental moment!
#BillyJoelOnCBS
At last night’s
@TheTonyAwards
, Billy introduced Bruce Springsteen & welcomed him to the stage, telling the audience it was his "pleasure to present a special Tony Award to my good friend Bruce Springsteen" where he was honored for his hit one-man-show
@springsteen
on Broadway.
How did 46 of the biggest pop stars come together to record a groundbreaking song that would touch the world? THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP unveils the journey from chaos to magic. Now playing only on Netflix.
#greatestnightinpop
Congratulations to our new President and Vice-President, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We wish you and the new administration great success in the years to come.
— Billy and Alexis Joel
"I’m an unlikely candidate for a rock star. I don’t look like a rock star. I’m like the eternal under-dog. In my lyrics, there’s a lot of acknowledgment that I’m a screw-up—I’m human. I’m as lost as you are; I’m just trying to find my way."
@PARADEMagazine
📷:
@MyrnaSuarez25
Four years ago today, “Piano Man” was selected for the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry for its "cultural, historic, or artistic significance" – in other words, for all the years it “got us feelin’ alright.” 🎹
Billy Joel released his second album, Piano Man, on this day in 1973. The title track, based on his nights performing at a piano bar in Los Angeles called The Executive Room, becomes his first hit when it peaks at
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in America.
She’s got a way about her! Alexa Ray Joel is engaged to her boyfriend, restaurateur Ryan Gleason. The couple announced the news on New Year’s Day. “Luckiest guy in the world!!!!” Gleason said. Read more:
Favorite song on 'The Stranger?' 🎭
It was released on this day 43 years ago and was recently named one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone.
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DID YOU KNOW? Billy has received countless honorary degrees and doctorates from schools like Long Island University, Hofstra University, Stony Brook University and The Manhattan College of Music (pictured here in 2008).
Happy Birthday Miley Cyrus.
Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus and Paul Simon, onstage at Madison Square Garden, on New York State of Mind in 2017. 📸: Myrna Suárez
Billy Joel performs tonight at Wrigley Field! This performance will make him the first artist in history to play Wrigley Field for five consecutive years, and a record-setting seventh overall appearance.
#wrigleyfield
#billyjoelwrigley
Happy Birthday Billy Joel! Watch some of his most epic concert moments and stream rare live performances in his new playlist, 'Live Through The Years!'
#BillyJoel70BDay
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📺 Netflix's 'The Crown' Season 4:
In 1985, Princess Diana had a vision to surprise Prince Charles at a private show for supporters/friends of the Royal Ballet’s holiday celebration. She asked choreographer Wayne Sleep to choreograph a dance to her favorite song, "Uptown Girl."
The album, 'Piano Man,' was released this week 47 years ago.
Columbia Records had become very impressed with Billy Joel's song "Captain Jack" and tracked him down in LA to make him sign on with them.