How a throwaway comment relieved Billy Joel’s writer’s block and yielded one of his most iconic hits of the 80s. We put ...

On the final night of his historic monthly residency at his hometown arena, Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel sang about “The River of Dreams” —the doo-wop-meets-Afro-pop ditty that became his last ...

Billy Joel, the pianist whose catalog has become a staple of American pop‑rock, announced in a July 14 interview with ...

Billy Joel‘s legacy is intrinsically linked to “Piano Man,” the 1973 single that gave its name to Joel’s second album. It’s his nickname, his first big hit, and his signature song. Additionally, it’s ...

From the producers behind 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' comes an unforgettable concert experience celebrating Billy Joel's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Billy Joel's The Stranger and Greatest Hits jump to new peaks ...

This iconic 1974 song is climbing the charts again after a memorable appearance in the series finale of 'The Boys.' ...

Billy Joel said he can understand the thinking behind the idea that his signature song “Piano Man” is set in a gay bar. He’d recently discovered the suggestion that the track’s narrator is a naive ...

Billy Joel’s iconic track “Piano Man” is back on the Billboard chart.The rocker’s signature tune, the title track to his 1973 sophomore album, is #1 on the Billboard Top TV Songs chart thanks to its ...