William Martin Joel, better known as “Billy Joel” is a singer/songwriter out of The Bronx, New York. He had a passion for music and resulted in dropping out of high school to pursue a performing career. His first album Cold Spring Harbor, dropped in 1971 was an unsuccessful disappointment. He later dropped “Piano Man” and “Captain Jack” which gained him a new positive come back in the music industry. Joel later came out with successful albums like the Streetlife Serenade, The Stranger , and 52nd Street. Within those albums were some of his chart topping singles. His songs topped $100 million, earning his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joel’s music career gave him a handful of awards such as a Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and a People’s Choice Award. More recently, Billy Joel was presented with the Kennedy Center Honors award in 2013.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
billy joel
William Martin Joel, better known as “Billy Joel” is a singer/songwriter out of The Bronx, New York. He had a passion for music and resulted in dropping out of high school to pursue a performing career. His first album Cold Spring Harbor, dropped in 1971 was an unsuccessful disappointment. He later dropped “Piano Man” and “Captain Jack” which gained him a new positive come back in the music industry. Joel later came out with successful albums like the Streetlife Serenade, The Stranger , and 52nd Street. Within those albums were some of his chart topping singles. His songs topped $100 million, earning his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joel’s music career gave him a handful of awards such as a Grammy for the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and a People’s Choice Award. More recently, Billy Joel was presented with the Kennedy Center Honors award in 2013.
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