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Billy Joel

American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949) · United States · Musicians

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William Martin Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the Piano Man, after his 1973 signature song of the same name, he has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s.

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2015Honorary Doctor of the State University of New York at Stony BrookAward2014Gershwin PrizeAward2006Honorary Doctor of Syracuse UniversityAward2005ASCAP Foundation Champion AwardAward2002MusiCares Person of the YearAward2001Johnny Mercer AwardAward1999Rock and Roll Hall of FameAward1997Honorary Doctor of the Hofstra UniversityAward1991Grammy Legend AwardAward1980Grammy Award for Album of the YearAward1949Born9 May 1949

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Honorary Doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook2015
Gershwin Prize2014
Honorary Doctor of Syracuse University2006
ASCAP Foundation Champion Award2005
MusiCares Person of the Year2002
Johnny Mercer Award2001
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1999
Honorary Doctor of the Hofstra University1997
Grammy Legend Award1991
Grammy Award for Album of the Year1980
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Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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William Martin Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the Piano Man, after his 1973 signature song of the same name, he has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, Joel released 12 entirely self-written studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits - Volume I & Volume II, is one of the best-selling albums in the U.S.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1949 · age 77

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