Billy Joel
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Billy Joel
Summary
Billy Joel is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 9, 1949[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], composer[6], singer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.087% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210,129 views/month, #866 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Billy Joel's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Billy Joel was born on May 9, 1949[3].
- Billy Joel's father was Howard Joel[10].
- Among Billy Joel's spouses was Alexis Roderick[11].
- A child of Billy Joel was Alexa Ray Joel[12].
- A child of Billy Joel was Della Rose Joel[13].
- Billy Joel held citizenship in United States[14].
- Billy Joel is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[15].
- Billy Joel's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
- Billy Joel worked as a pianist[5].
- Billy Joel's professions included composer[6].
- Billy Joel worked as a singer[7].
- Billy Joel worked as a musician[8].
- Billy Joel's education included a stint at Syracuse University[16].
- Billy Joel's education included a stint at Hicksville High School[17].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is Allentown[18].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is Uptown Girl[19].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is We Didn't Start the Fire[20].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is It's Still Rock and Roll to Me[21].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is Pressure[22].
- A notable work attributed to Billy Joel is Tell Her About It[23].
- Billy Joel received the Grammy Legend Award[24].
- Billy Joel received the MusiCares Person of the Year[25].
- Billy Joel received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year[26].
- Billy Joel received the Kennedy Center Honors[27].
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Origins and Family
Billy Joel was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 9, 1949[3]. His father was Howard Joel[10]. He is identified as part of the American Jews ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at Syracuse University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30] and Hicksville High School[17], a high school[31], in United States[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], composer[6], singer[7], and musician[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Allentown[18], a single[33]; Uptown Girl[19], a musical work/composition[34]; We Didn't Start the Fire[20], a single[35]; It's Still Rock and Roll to Me[21]; Pressure[22]; and Tell Her About It[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Legend Award[24], a class of music award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1990[38]; MusiCares Person of the Year[25], a music award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1991[41]; Grammy Award for Album of the Year[26], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; Kennedy Center Honors[27], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; Gershwin Prize[48], a music award[49], founded in 2007[50]; and Johnny Mercer Award[51].
Personal Life
Among Billy Joel's spouses was Alexis Roderick[11]. Children include Alexa Ray Joel[12], a singer[52], b. 1985[53], of United States[54] and Della Rose Joel[13]. His religion is recorded as atheism[55].
Why It Matters
Billy Joel ranks in the top 0.087% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210,129 views/month, #866 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Richard Marx[58], a musician[59], b. 1963[60], of United States[61].
FAQs
Where was Billy Joel born?
Billy Joel was born in New York City[2].
Who were Billy Joel's parents?
Billy Joel's father was Howard Joel[10].
Who was Billy Joel married to?
Billy Joel's spouses include Alexis Roderick[11].
What did Billy Joel do for work?
Billy Joel worked as singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], composer[6], singer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Billy Joel go to school?
Billy Joel was educated at Syracuse University[16] and Hicksville High School[17].
What awards did Billy Joel receive?
Honors received include Grammy Legend Award[24], MusiCares Person of the Year[25], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[26], and Kennedy Center Honors[27].
Who did Billy Joel influence?
Billy Joel has been cited as an influence by Richard Marx[58].