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
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
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
Explore Billy Joel’s New York ‘Landmarks’ on New Interactive MapExplore Billy Joel’s New York ‘Landmarks’ on New Interactive Map"New York State of Mind" site highlights businesses, addresses and venues crucial to singer's life and songs.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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 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
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 Home and Motorcycles Reportedly VandalizedBilly Joel’s Home and Motorcycles Reportedly VandalizedA weekend burglary reportedly left a dozen of the Piano Man's bikes damaged. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Watch Jon Bon Jovi Guest With Billy JoelWatch Jon Bon Jovi Guest With Billy JoelSinger joins Piano Man for “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” and “Big Shot” at Madison Square Garden.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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