Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joelis an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States. His compilation album Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 is one of the best-selling albums in the US...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth9 May 1949
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.
It's a little intimidating to walk into a studio and know that you're going to sing a duet with Barbra Streisand.
There was an edge of, 'Go away kid, you're bothering me'. I've kicked myself a million times since. I could've discovered Whitney Houston.
As long as there are memories, yesterday remains. As long as there is hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as there is friendship, today is beautiful.
This is our moment, here at the cross-roads of time. Time is relentless and as the past dissappears, we're on the verge of all things new.
I did write a letter to the archdiocese who'd banned the song, Only the Good Die Young, asking them to ban my next record.
In a way, we are magicians. We are alchemists, sorcerers and wizards. We are a very strange bunch. But there is great fun in being a wizard.
I don't care what consequence it brings, I have been a fool for lesser things.
Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.
When I look at great works of art or listen to inspired music, I sense intimate portraits of the specific times in which they were created.
I don't know why people thought I was retiring.
I sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.
I was drawn to boxing because I got beat up as a kid. I was the kid with the piano books in a New York neighbourhood.
We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.