Billy Joel is the "Piano Man," and the song is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Originally released on Nov. 2, 1973, Joel's signature song isn't even the tune that made him a star—and Joel admits he ...

Billy Joel’s career had a rough start. Unhappy with the recording of his first album, “Cold Spring Harbor,” the singer-songwriter from Hicksville sought a redo with his sophomore effort, “Piano Man,” ...

Fifty years ago, a performer called Bill Martin wrote a song about his experience playing in a bar. He introduced us to people he met there. A waitress who’s practicing politics, a real estate ...

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 ...

Billy Joel’s 1973 track “Piano Man” is a beautiful example of the songwriter’s ability to combine autobiographical experiences with conjured imagery and characters to create a song that, despite its ...

Billy Joel knows all about an increasingly popular fan theory that suggests two of his "Piano Man" song characters are gay. And, the Grammy winner understand why fans think that. In the song, ...

There is only one music composer who Billy Joel is willing to call the greatest ever. Many music listeners would consider Billy Joel to rank among the greatest musicians to ever perform. It's hard to ...

Billy Joel knows all about an increasingly popular fan theory that suggests two of his "Piano Man" song characters are gay. And, the Grammy winner understands why fans think that. In the song, ...