Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. Billy Joel circa 1980. There is a very touching moment near the end of ...

Joel has received numerous accolades over the course of his career and is one of the most honored and decorated musicians of ...

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 turns 77, and a fan ranks his ten greatest songs, skipping "Piano Man" in favor of deep cuts, rockers, and ...

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 fans are protective, passionate, number in the millions, and the object of their devotion occupies a singular place in the pop-music pantheon. One would have to be beyond hardcore, though, ...

"Hi... the band will be out in a little while I'm gonna warm up the pipes." That's Billy Joel back in 1973 at the Northampton Borough's Roxy theater at his first ...

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 ...

Billy Joel marks his 77th birthday and credits Beethoven as the greatest composer of all time while reflecting on classical ...

For a lot of people, Billy Joel is one of those performers whose music serves as a soundtrack for your life, from the youthful passions of "Angry Young Man," and "Moving Out (Anthony's Song)" to the ...