40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer’s Block With ‘Pressure’40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer’s Block With ‘Pressure’A secretary's comment helped spark his seventh Top 20 single. Gary GraffGary Graff
Watch Billy Joel Duet With ‘Huge Fan’ Olivia RodrigoWatch Billy Joel Duet With ‘Huge Fan’ Olivia RodrigoThey perform her hit "Deja Vu" followed by the Piano Man classic she name-checked.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
35 Years Ago: Billy Joel Makes History With Soviet Union Shows35 Years Ago: Billy Joel Makes History With Soviet Union Shows"You never could have told me I'd be playing rock 'n' roll in Russia," the Piano Man marveled.Gary GraffGary Graff
Watch Billy Joel and Joe Elliott Perform ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’Watch Billy Joel and Joe Elliott Perform ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’A scheduling coincidence allowed the rock stars to team up for a third time. Gary GraffGary Graff
New ‘Piano Man’ Biopic Will Highlight Billy Joel’s Early YearsNew ‘Piano Man’ Biopic Will Highlight Billy Joel’s Early YearsRecently green-lit film will be told from the perspective of his first manager.Jen AustinJen Austin
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and MoreReissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and MoreDeluxe box sets, expanded classic LPs and other treasures highlight the latest batch of archival releases.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Watch Dave Grohl’s Kazoo-Heavy Cover of Billy Joel’s ‘Big Shot’Watch Dave Grohl’s Kazoo-Heavy Cover of Billy Joel’s ‘Big Shot’He and producer Greg Kurstin are six entries into their eight-day Hanukkah Sessions covers series.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Hear an Early Version of Billy Joel’s ‘New York State of Mind’Hear an Early Version of Billy Joel’s ‘New York State of Mind’Live rendition was recorded several months before final album version.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Billy Joel Plays Human Jukebox During Lively Austin Show: ReviewBilly Joel Plays Human Jukebox During Lively Austin Show: ReviewSinger headlined Austin's Formula One U.S. Grand Prix this past weekend.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy JoelWhen John Mellencamp Got a Surprise Phone Call From Billy Joel“You never forget something like that.”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ Sheet Music ‘Horribly Wrong’ for YearsBilly Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ Sheet Music ‘Horribly Wrong’ for YearsSongwriter's musical director says paperwork is to blame for people thinking “I guess I suck.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Billy Joel Found an Old Piano on the Street, So He Played ItBilly Joel Found an Old Piano on the Street, So He Played ItBilly Joel isn't called the Piano Man for no reason. When he sees one, he just can't resist the urge to tickle the ivories.Mikey OMikey O