I heard my first Billy Joel album at 12 or 13 and instantly became a fan—more than a fan really. I owned all his studio albums and listened to them countless times. I was fascinated that he played in ...

Billy Joel may be known as the Piano Man, but he's really a relationship guy. Or at least he aspired to be that guy. "The happiest times in my life were when my relationships were going well—when I ...

Billy Joel has said that We Didn’t Start the Fire, one of his biggest hits, is also the song he considers his worst track ...

Billy Joel earned a reputation as one of the finest singles acts of his era. But you could also count on Billy Joel to give you albums that stood out as outstanding listens from start to finish. We ...

If a musician’s legacy can be judged by which of his peers are willing to show up and sing his praises in a documentary about him, consider Billy Joel’s in good standing: Among the A-listers in HBO’s ...

If you watch the outstanding documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, you’ll hear origin stories for many of his most famous songs. You’ll even get a few of the tales behind songs that weren’t big hits ...

There are few artists who can paint a picture with words, but Billy Joel is one of them. I can remember hearing "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" for the first time like it was yesterday. I was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Following the premiere of HBO’s Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the ...