William Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling

Billy Joel Timeline 1949 William Martin Joel is born in the Bronx, NY. on May 9. The family moves to the Levittown section of Hicksville on Long Island where he spends his childhood and young adult years.

Billy Joel Grammy Awards 1978 Record of the Year Just the Way You Are (song) 1978 Song of the Year Just the Way You Are (song) 1979 Album of the Year 52nd Street (album) 1979 Best Pop Vocal Performance,

Billy Joel discography / recordings