Billy Joel

Billy Joel is an American singer-songwriter and pianist whose hits include “Piano Man,” “Just the Way You Are,” and “Uptown Girl.”

Piano Man: A 1973 Billy Joel song about a bar pianist and the people who gather around him. Its harmonica-led storytelling became Joel’s signature song and earned him the nickname “Piano Man.”
Phil Ramone: An American record producer and audio engineer who produced several Billy Joel albums, including The Stranger. Ramone’s studio work helped define the polished sound of Joel’s breakthrough recordings.
The Hassles: A Long Island rock band active in the 1960s that included Billy Joel as its keyboardist. Joel developed as a working musician in this band before launching a solo career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: A museum and institution in Cleveland that honors influential figures in rock and popular music. Joel was inducted in 1999, recognizing his impact as a songwriter and performer.
The Stranger: Billy Joel’s 1977 album featuring “Just the Way You Are,” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” and its title track. This breakthrough album established Joel as a major songwriter and expanded his audience.
Jon Small: An American drummer and musician who played with Billy Joel in the duo Attila and the band the Hassles. Small was an early musical partner during Joel’s formative years in New York.
Attila: A short-lived hard rock duo formed by Billy Joel and drummer Jon Small in 1969. Its unusual organ-and-drums format preceded Joel’s better-known piano-based solo work.
Kennedy Center Honors: Annual lifetime-achievement awards recognizing contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Joel received the honor in 2013 for his lasting contributions to American music.
Just the Way You Are: A 1977 Billy Joel love song that won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Its understated arrangement and romantic lyric became one of Joel’s most enduring hits.
Elton John: A British singer-songwriter and pianist known for songs including “Your Song” and “Rocket Man.” Joel and John toured together for decades, pairing two prominent piano-led careers.

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