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Born: The Bronx, New York City, NY, 1949

Years Active: 1978-2002

Influenced by: Carole King, Michael Bolton, Jackson Browne, Kenny Loggins, Sting, Hall & Oates, Howard Jones, Donald Fagen

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Although Billy Joel never was a critic's favorite, the pianist emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the ...

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Jul 19 2008 8:00AM by Kim Davis

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 Spinner.com: Last night Billy Joel said goodbye to New York's Shea Stadium, with a little help from his friends. The site of both the first-ever stadium concert in rock history, put on in 1965 by the Beatles, and myriad historical Mets moments, including their...Read more

 
Jun 25 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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 Spinner.com: On This Date in 1992: Billy Joel is finally awarded his diploma from Hicksville High School, which he earns 25 years after leaving school one credit short of graduation.The Almanac Advises for June 25: "High school dropouts often consign themselves...Read more

 
Mar 26 2008 8:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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 Spinner.com: Although it's a year too late, Billy Joel's classic 1977 album 'The Stranger' will be repackaged and re-released on July 8 as a four disc deluxe box set commemorating its 30th anniversary. Boasting three CDs and a DVD, the forthcoming set counts a...Read more

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