Billy Joel and his girlfriend, Alexis Roderick are expecting a baby together, it has been revealed. The couple issued a statement with the news, saying the baby is expected this summer.  The parents-to-be are choosing not to reveal any further details about the pregnancy until the baby arrives. Joel, 65, already has a daughter, Alexa … Continue reading Billy Joel and Girlfriend Expecting Child Together →

The 2015 lineup for Bonnaroo  has been revealed and the list of acts scheduled to play the festival is eclectic as ever. Billy Joel will headline the festival along with Mumford & Sons, deadmau5 and Kendrick Lamar. Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters also appear on the bill along with Sla yer, My Morning … Continue reading Bonnaroo Festival Lineup Includes Billy Joel, Robert Plant & More →

Among the highlight’s of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song program that aired Friday night on PBS was Kevin Spacey’s performance of Piano Man with the Piano Man himself.  Also joining in the rendition were Gavin DeGraw, Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks), Boyz II Men, Josh Groban, LeAnn Rimes,  and Tony Bennett. Check … Continue reading Kevin Spacey and All-Star Lineup Perform ‘Piano Man’ With Billy Joel →

Billy Joel will set a record for the most performances by any artist at Madison Square Garden in July when he performs his 65th show at the New York arena. The show, scheduled for July 1st is the 19th show in Joel’s current monthly residency. Tickets for the show, as well as for shows in … Continue reading Billy Joel To Set Madison Square Garden Record →

A Paul McCartney tribute album, which has been in the works for years and gaining much attention over the last few months, has finally been released. The Art of McCartney features various artist performing Paul McCartney penned songs from the days of The Beatles, Wings, as well as McCartney’s solo career. A full track listing … Continue reading ‘The Art of McCartney’ Tribute Album Out Now →

Another track from the upcoming Paul McCartney tribute album, The Art of McCartney, has been released on Youtube. Hear Billy Joel’s cover of “Maybe I’m Amazed” below. The Art of McCartney, which also features artist such as Chrissie Hynde performing “Let It Be”, as well as Alice Cooper, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Heart and more, … Continue reading Hear Billy Joel Cover Paul McCartney’s ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ →

In a new interview with The New Yorker, Billy Joel has opened up about why there probably won’t be any new albums in his future. “Some people think it’s because I’m lazy or I’m just being contrary,” the Piano Man explained. “But no, I think it’s just — I’ve had my say. If I put … Continue reading Billy Joel On Why He Why He Won’t Be Making A New Album →

The Art of McCartney, due out November 18, is a tribute to the songwriting of Sir Paul McCartney, with some of the world’s biggest artists covering the ex-Beatles’ songs backed up by McCartney’s own backing band. Artists featured on the release include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, Yusuf, Kiss, Chrissie … Continue reading Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” →

Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Brian Wilson, Heart, Sammy Hagar and Willie Nelson are just some of the artists taking part in a Paul McCartney tribute album due out in November. The Art of McCartney, which has been in the works since 2003, is produced by Ralph Sall and, on many … Continue reading Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album →

The surviving members of Billy Joel’s original band will reunite in October when they are inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Drummer Liberty DeVitto, the late Doug Stegmeyer, vocalist and guitarist Russell Javors and saxophonist Richie Cannata were Billy’s core band through the 70s and 80s. It’s now been almost 20 years … Continue reading Billy Joel’s Original Band to Reunite in October →

A PBS documentary that is part of the ‘American Masters‘ series will feature Billy Joel, as well as a number of other public figure Baby Boomers. The Boomer List, which airs September 23rd,  features interviews with 19 celebrities born during a different year of the Baby Boom era, from 1946 to 1964. “When I learned … Continue reading Billy Joel To Be Featured in New PBS Doc →

After almost five years on the market, Billy Joel has finally sold his residence in the Hamptons for just under $19.95M, the New York Post reports. The ocean-front home is located in Sagaponack, New York and was purchased by Joel in 2007 from the previous owner, the late Roy Scheider, of Jaws. The mansion is … Continue reading Billy Joel Sells Hamptons Beach House for Over $19M →