Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joelis an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States. His compilation album Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 is one of the best-selling albums in the US...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth9 May 1949
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
We passed the hash pipe and played our Doors tapes.
It's really hard to make a living as a musician. It's almost impossible.
Hope you don't think this is Billy Joel unplugged. I'm a piano player. I'm already unplugged.
I've come to realize that life is not a musical comedy, it's a Greek tragedy.
We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.
When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity.
A typical day in the life of a heavy metal musician consists of a round of golf and an AA meeting.
No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.
Those who have expressed doubts and misgivings about their ability to live this kind of life shouldn't try, because being a musician is not something you chose to be, it is something you are.
Musicians now find themselves in the unlikely position of being legitimate. At least the IRS thinks so.
Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.
More than art, more than literature, music is universally accessible.
I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.