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Billy Joel Built a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel has built a bike for his old friend.

Billy Joel Sings 'New York State of Mind' with Fan

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:50:16 +0000

Although has sworn off the idea of doing another full-scale rock tour, Billy Joel still does his acclaimed 'An Evening of Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of Music' series at colleges. At a recent event, a fan wound up playing one of Joel's signature songs with the legendary musician.

Billy Joel Rules Out Touring Again

Dave Lifton — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:30:15 +0000

Despite a killer performance at the recent 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden and an upcoming headlining slot at JazzFest, Billy Joel will not be mounting a tour any time soon. In a new interview, he disclosed that recent health issues have stopped him from a return to the stage.

Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel to Appear at New Orleans JazzFest 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:26:17 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been announced, and two of the most legendary acts in classic rock are slated to perform this year. Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel will both appear at JazzFest, which takes place over the course of two weekends, April 26-28 and May 2-5.

Billy Joel to Release 'Love Songs' Compilation

Dave Lifton — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:20:58 +0000

It’s not even Christmas and we’re starting to hear about albums that are coming out in time for Valentine’s Day. Today (Dec. 3) comes the news that Billy Joel will release ‘She’s Got A Way: Love Songs’ on Jan. 22, 2013. The 18-song set brings together many of his best-known ballads from throughout his career, [...]

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:30:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Elton John, Billy Joel Comment on Death of Bob Birch

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:10:08 +0000

Two legendary piano players have paid tribute to longtime Elton John bassist Bob Birch, who died at age 56 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday (Aug. 15). Both John and his frequent touring partner Billy Joel, with whom Birch also performed, offered kind words through statements on their websites.

'Billy Joel: Opus Collection' Now Available at Starbucks

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:38:19 +0000

Billy Joel hasn’t released a studio album of pop music for almost 20 years — but if you love his older songs and don’t already have one of the scores of greatest-hits compilations, you can do a little CD shopping next time you’re waiting for a latte at Starbucks.

The coffee giant has created its own disc called ‘Billy Joel: Opus Collection.’

10 Billy Joel Songs Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:45:34 +0000

10 different songs by Billy Joel were performed on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 21) — one by each of the remaining contestants on the Steven Tyler-judged singing competition. Granted, we’re not the target audience for this program, and yes, some of these kids can sing, and sure, we’re sounding like a broken record running their [...]

Billy Joel Goes Back to College for Intimate Concert

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:46 +0000

Wednesday night’s Billy Joel show at the University of Massachusetts was far from his biggest concert ever, but for the audience of about 900 students and staff it was more than entertaining. Joel sang, told stories, gave lessons, did impressions and revealed secrets inside Durgin Hall.

Sting Celebrates 60th Birthday with Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and More at New York Concert [VIDEO]

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:49:35 +0000

Late last month, Sting joined Lady Gaga onstage in Las Vegas during her iHeartRadio Music Festival set.

On Saturday, Gaga returned the favor, dropping by New York’s Beacon Theatre for a show that marked Sting’s 60th birthday and his 25 years as a solo artist.

But Gaga wasn’t the only star who showed some love for Sting: Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Black Eyed Peas main man Will.i.am were among the other big names who came to jam on Sting and Police songs.

Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' and Full Album Catalog Get Deluxe Treatment

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:05:17 +0000

When Billy Joel was a young artist entertaining offers from record labels, he ultimately chose Columbia because it was “a company that knows how to build a career.”

On Nov. 8, Columbia/Legacy Recordings will honor that successful career by releasing a limited-edition Joel boxed set and a two-disc version of his 1973 breakthrough album, ‘Piano Man.’

Elton John Tells Billy Joel 'Go To Rehab'

Tony Hart — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:35:18 +0000

Elton John is giving Billy Joel some tough love in the new issue of Rolling Stone. I hope that he picked up the phone and called Billy before he brought this up to the world. Elton John reflects on his 40-year career. Just days after the birth of his son Zachary, John speaks about the [...]

Billy Joel The Video Game

Tony Hart — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:19:04 +0000

Now you can be Billy Joel…unfortunately it’s not a driving game, because that might be fun. But it is an add on to one of the most popular music games out there. The downloads even include “We Didn’t Start The Fire” finally I’ll learn the lyrics! “Billy Joel The Hits: Rock Band Edition” can be [...]