Billy Joel

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Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is a famous American singer and songwriter. He produced successful pop songs for two decades, from 1973's Piano Man to 1993's River of Dreams which marked his retirement. As well as writing classical music, he has frequently been on the road, usually with Elton John.

Joel was born in the Bronx and grew up in Hicksville, located in Long Island near New York City. He joined his first band at age fourteen, and in the late 1960s he teamed up with Attila and then The Hassles. In 1971, his solo debut, Cold Spring Harbor, was released. (The title takes its name from a town in Long Island.)

Several other albums of his were released in later years, including:

  • Streetlife Serenade (1974)
  • Turnstiles (1976)
  • 52nd Street (1978)
  • Songs in the Attic (1980)
  • An Innocent Man (1983)

In 1988, Joel played a New York City dog named Dodger in the Disney animated cult movie, Oliver & Company.

In his career, the singer had several car accidents, some of which came from his alcohol influence.

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