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Billy Joel, David Lee Roth and Steven Tyler Share Memories of Each Other at Stone Festival Press Conference

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:18:21 +0000

Aerosmith, Van Halen and Billy Joel are the headliners for this weekend's Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Aus. During yesterday's press conference to kick off the weekend, media and fans learned that there's a mutual respect and admiration amongst the legendary rockers. "I tried to do the thing in 'Jump' but I split my pants," Joel said. "I couldn't do the move."

Woman Who Allegedly Stalked Billy Joel's Daughter Found Naked in Minnesota

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:08:54 +0000

Her music isn't as widely known as her famous father's, but Alexa Ray Joel -- otherwise known as the 27-year-old daughter of Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel -- still has some fans of her own. In fact, one of them recently took things a little too far.

Billy Joel Built a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel has built a bike for his old friend.

Billy Joel Thinking About Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:48:26 +0000

Although he's spent the past few months saying that he's given up touring, Billy Joel may have had a change of heart. In a new interview, Joel says that if he launch another tour, fans shouldn't expect a typical greatest hits show.

Billy Joel Retiring From Touring?

Ken Kelley — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:46:06 +0000

Despite not having released a new studio record in the last 20 years (1993's 'River Of Dreams' was the last one), Billy Joel has continued performing live all over the world, both solo and with occasional tour mate Elton John. But now it is reported that retirement may be in the cards for Joel on the concert front as well.

Van Halen And Billy Joel Ready To Rock On Stage

Carl Coffey — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:41:18 +0000

This is an interesting combination for a concert Van Halen and Billy Joel. They’ll co-headline the Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Australia on April 20 and 21. Also on the bill are Kings Of Chaos, Lifehouse and more. Tickets go on sale this Thursday (2/21). Take a look at the big event down under stonemusicfest.com

Van Halen & Billy Joel To Headline Australia's Stone Music Festival

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:41:59 +0000

Van Halen will bring their hard rock thunder “Down Under” this April, alongside classic rock icon Billy Joel, when they will headline Australia’s inaugural Stone Music Festival. In what will be the band’s first Australian appearance since 1998, and first with David Lee Roth in the vocal hot seat, Van Halen will top a bill [...]

Billy Joel Rules Out Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:53:15 +0000

Despite a killer performance at the recent 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden and an upcoming headlining slot at JazzFest, Billy Joel will not be mounting a tour any time soon. In a new interview, he disclosed that recent health issues have stopped him from a return to the stage.

Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel to Appear at New Orleans JazzFest 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:38:17 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been announced, and two of the most legendary acts in classic rock are slated to perform this year. Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel will both appear at JazzFest, which takes place over the course of two weekends, April 26-28 and May 2-5.

Billy Joel Shows Long Island Pride at Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:53:51 +0000

Throughout his career, Billy Joel has never been shy to trumpet the fact that he is a proud son of Long Island, N.Y. So when Hurricane Sandy battered its beloved South Shore, he naturally volunteered his talents for the cause, both at the telethon last month and the 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:13:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Billy Joel Part Of Biker Movie

Carl Coffey — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:52:19 +0000

Billy Joel is getting into the movie business. He’s organizing the soundtrack and lending his motorcycles for an indie biker movie called “American Dresser.” Billy is listed as Consulting Producer. The movie will begin shooting this September. The soundtrack will feature songs from Billy. In Oyster Bay, Long Island Billy Joel owns 20th Century Cycles. [...]

Have Some 'Captain Jack' – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:13:56 +0000

Let's forget about all the silly hit singles Billy Joel had during the late 70's and into the 80's. Might be tough since they are in our psyches in the most irritating and unpleasant ways thanks to

Six-Year-Old Ethan Playing Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' Is The Sweetest Thing You'll See All Day

Matt Springer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:46:10 +0000

Travel anywhere in the world, from sleazy casino to posh piano bar, and the guy behind the keys will inevitably turn to that Billy Joel chestnut, ‘Piano Man.’ But you’ve never heard ‘Piano Man’ played with quite so much passion as when a six-year-old autistic boy named Ethan pounds it out in a truly touching duet.

'Billy Joel: Opus Collection' Now Available at Starbucks

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Billy Joel hasn’t released a studio album of pop music for almost 20 years — but if you love his older songs and don’t already have one of the scores of greatest-hits compilations, you can do a little CD shopping next time you’re waiting for a latte at Starbucks.

The coffee giant has created its own disc called ‘Billy Joel: Opus Collection.’

10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:45:34 +0000

10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 21) — one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition. Granted, we’re not the target audience for this program, and yes, some of these kids can sing, and sure, we’re sounding like a broken record running their [...]

Billy Joel Honored By Steinway Pianos

Carl Coffey — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:43:06 +0000

Billy Joel is living up to the “Piano Man” name in a new way. The singer-songwriter has been inducted into Steinway Hall. His portrait was unveiled at an event at the piano company’s Manhattan showroom on Monday. Billy says he’s proud to receive such recognition, because Steinway makes pianos “the old-fashioned way. They’re not mass-produced. [...]

Lots Of Billy Joel Product Heading Our Way

Carl Coffey — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:17:44 +0000

Billy Joel Fans get ready. First up, the “Billy Joel — The Complete Albums Collection“ 15-CD box set, featuring re-masters of every album, and “Piano Man,” a two-disc set featuring a re-mastered version of the album and a previously unreleased concert in Philadelphia in 1972 will both be out on November 8th. Then, starting November [...]

Billy Joel Might Take Less For His House

Carl Coffey — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:12:34 +0000

Billy Joel’s house in Sagaponack, New York seems to have it all — vaulted ceilings and six bathrooms. It just doesn’t have a buyer. “The Wall Street Journal” reports Joel has once again dropped the price of the Hamptons property. The beach house is now on the market for 16-point-eight-million dollars. Joel originally listed the [...]

Funny Early 80′s Christmas Video!

Jeff Holbrook — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:38:32 +0000

The Hall of Fame song on Tuesday. Billy Joel “She’s Right On Time”. Check out this funny video he made to go along with it back in 1982.