Billy Joel will perform the National Anthem at Friday night’s Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals, a spokesperson for the Piano Man tells Newsday. The born-and-raised New Yorker is an obvious choice for the honor; the Mets regularly use Joel’s hits “Piano Man” and “New … Continue reading Billy Joel To Perform National Anthem for Game 3 of World Series →

Billy Joel was joined by some special guests on stage during his performance at Chicago’s Wrigley Field Thursday night. Actress and comedian Amy Schumer (Trainwreck, Inside Amy Schumer) and Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook) – along with an entourage – joined the Piano Man for a little backup singing and dancing during … Continue reading Billy Joel Joined by Special Guests for “Uptown Girl” at Wrigley Field →

Congratulations are in order for Billy Joel and his wife Alexis on the birth of their baby daughter on Wednesday, August 12. Della Rose Joel entered the world at 2:40am weighing in at 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Billy and Alexis were married last month in a surprise ceremony on July 4th at the couple’s Long … Continue reading Billy Joel and Wife Welcome Baby Daughter →

Piano Man Billy Joel married Alexis Roderick on Saturday in a surprise wedding hosted at Joel’s estate on Long Island. The couple surprised guests at their 4th of July party with an intimate ceremony presided over by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Roderick, 33 is a former Morgan Stanley executive. The pair have been together … Continue reading Billy Joel Marries Alexis Roderick in Surprise Wedding →

Billy Joel set a record at Madison Square Garden this week, becoming the artist with the most performances ever at the New York city venue. “I didn’t know I’d be here 65 times. Amazing,” said Joel to his audience. “I want to thank you very much for making this possible.” The record was previously held … Continue reading Billy Joel Sets Madison Square Garden Record →

Billy Joel broke out a rarity on Sunday night during his headlining performance at Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN on Sunday night. “All For Leyna” was from Joel’s 1980 album Glass Houses. Watch it below. WATCH: Billy Joel and The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere perform ‘Good Lovin’

Billy Joel will set a record on July 1st when he becomes the artist to have performed the most shows at New York’s Madison Square Gardens. Elton John currently holds the record, having played the famous arena 64 times in his career.  When Joel performs his monthly residency show on July 1st, he will have … Continue reading Billy Joel To Set MSG Record →

The New York state Senate passed a bill last week to rename a section of Route 107 in Long Island after Billy Joel, the New York Daily News reports. The section of the state highway that would be renamed is in the town of Oyster Bay, where Joel owns a motorcycle shop and regularly contributes … Continue reading Section of Route 107 May Be Re-Named after Billy Joel →

Billy Joel welcome The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere to the stage at MSG last week and the pair performed “Good Lovin’” with Cavaliere adding organ and some vocals to the tune. The show was one of many for Joel at Madison Square Garden, he plays a monthly residency  at the venue. Check out the video below. … Continue reading Billy Joel and The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere perform ‘Good Lovin’ →

Billy Joel received an honorary doctor of music degree from Stony Brook University on Long Island on Friday. He also gave a speech at the ceremony, telling the graduating students that “if you’re not doing what you love, you’re just wasting your time. WATCH: Billy Joel Performs “The Longest Time” in Minneapolis Joel called himself … Continue reading Billy Joel Receives Honorary Doctorate, Gives Speech [WATCH] →

Billy Joel performs “Longest Time” during his concert at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, on May 16, 2015.

Billy Joel will play the final show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY before it closes for an 18-month renovation. The show, which takes place August 4th, will be Joel’s 32nd appearance at the Long Island venue. Joel was born in The Bronx but grew up in the suburb of Hicksville, not far from the … Continue reading Billy Joel To Play Final Show at Nassau Coliseum →