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
She can kill with her smile, she can wound with her eyes.
You only beat me if you get me to hate.
I'm a cosmopolitan sophisticate of culture and intelligence. The culmination of technology and civilized experience.
There's an old man sitting next to me, making love to his tonic and gin.
We're only human, we're supposed to make mistakes.
People always think I was just playing in a piano bar, but I only did that for about six months. The rest of the time I was playing in bands.
I'm writing for the sake of writing music. Whether it gets heard or not isn't an issue for me. It keeps my own juices going and my mind active.
Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of life shouldn't try, because being a musician is not something you chose to be, it is something you are.
I believe that all important matters have to be settled here, not in the clouds somewhere after we kick off.
I've reached the age where competence is a turn-on.
Say goodbye to the oldies, but goodies, because the good old days weren't always good and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems
The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is probably a better way to get to know our country than by what politicians or airline commercials represent.
I don't know why I go to extremes.
Take risks. Take chances. Don't be afraid. You gotta go into life brave.