Watch Billy Joel Cover ‘People Get Ready’ in Tribute to Jeff BeckWatch Billy Joel Cover ‘People Get Ready’ in Tribute to Jeff Beck"He was a musician that I always loved," Joel said on stage in New York City. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How the Beatles Inspired Billy Joel’s ‘The Nylon Curtain’How the Beatles Inspired Billy Joel’s ‘The Nylon Curtain’He explored new levels of sonic sophistication on his 1982 album. 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
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
Watch Billy Joel’s New ‘Scenes From an Italian Restaurant’ VideoWatch Billy Joel’s New ‘Scenes From an Italian Restaurant’ VideoVideo arrives ahead of 'The Vinyl Collection, Vol. 1' box set.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Billy Joel Hated His First Album, ‘Cold Spring Harbor’Why Billy Joel Hated His First Album, ‘Cold Spring Harbor’Featuring 10 original songs, the record was titled after a town on his native Long Island, N.Y.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How a Transitional Period Changed Billy Joel’s ‘The Bridge’How a Transitional Period Changed Billy Joel’s ‘The Bridge’He came into these sessions riding a professional high, but wondering whether to even continue his career.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Billy Joel Grew Up as a Songwriter on ‘Turnstiles’How Billy Joel Grew Up as a Songwriter on ‘Turnstiles’At first, he seemed perpetually on the verge of breakthrough success.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’How Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip he had on his shoulder.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Billy Joel’s ’52nd Street’ Became the First Compact Disc ReleasedHow Billy Joel’s ’52nd Street’ Became the First Compact Disc ReleasedThis heralded a quantum shift in the way fans would consume music for the next two decades.Jeff GilesJeff Giles