Billy Joel Lyrics

Billy Joel Info:

Birth name:
William Martin Joel

Born:
May 9, 1949 ( age )

Born In:
The Bronx, New York City, US

Genres:
Rock, pop, classical, jazz, soft rock

Occupations:
Singer-songwriter, pianist

Height:
5' 6" (1.67 m)

Spouses:
Katie Lee Joel
(October 2nd, 2004 - 2010)

Christie Brinkley
(March 23rd 1985 - August 25th 1994)

Elizabeth Weber
(1971 - 1982)

Children:
Alexa Ray Joel (daughter with Christie Brinkley)

Instruments:
Vocals, piano & keyboards, guitar, harmonica, accordion

Years active:
1964–present

Associated acts:
The Echoes
The Hassles
Attila
Elton John
Cyndi Lauper

Notable Instruments:
Steinway piano

Did You Know:
Although Billy hasn't graduated from High School, he's received countless honoarary doctorates (including Fairfield University (1991), Hofstra University (1997), and Syracuse University (2006))

He has checked into rehab many times including Silver Hill Hospital in 2002 and the Betty Ford rehabilitation center in 2005

Billy Joel Quotes:
"I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music."

"You're not the only one who's made mistakes, but they're the only things that you can truly call your own."

You're not the only one who's made mistakes, but they're the only things that you can truly call your own."

"I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection."

"I would not leave you in your times of trouble. We never could have come this far. I took the good times, I'll take the bad times, I'll take you just the way you are."

"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints - The sinners are much more fun"

"I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary."

"The happiest times in my life were when my relationships were going well -- when I was in love with someone, and someone was loving me. But in my whole life, I haven't met the person I can sustain a relationship with yet. So I'm discontented about that. I'm angry with myself. I have regrets."


Billy Joel Awards:
1978
Grammy Award for Record of the Year: The Stranger
Grammy Award for Song of the Year: Just the Way You Are

1979
Grammy Award for Best Album: 52nd Street
Grammy Award for Best Rock Male Vocal Performance

1980
Grammy Award for Best Rock Male Vocal Performance
American Music Award for Album of the Year: Glass Houses

1990
Grammys Legend Award

1992
Inducted into Songwriters' Hall of Fame

1994
Billboard Century Music Award
APRA Music Award (Australia) for Most Performed Foreign Work: "River of Dreams"


1999
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
American Music Award of Merit

2001
Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame

2004
Tony Award for Best Orchestrations in the Broadway Play "Movin' Out."