{"id":3365,"date":"2016-06-07T14:06:39","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T12:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leonardcohen.de\/?p=3365"},"modified":"2016-06-09T20:35:13","modified_gmt":"2016-06-09T18:35:13","slug":"kw-22-2016-leonard-cohen-und-billy-joel-letzterer-kommt-nach-jahren-erst-einmal-fuer-ein-einziges-konzert-nach-deutschland-sa-03-09-16frankfurt-commerzbank-arena-ein-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leonardcohen.de\/?p=3365","title":{"rendered":"KW-22-2016: Leonard Cohen und … Billy Joel? Ersterer freute sich dar\u00fcber, dass Billy Joel seinen Song „Light As The Breeze“ auf dem Tribute-Album „Tower Of Song“ 1995 coverte. Letzterer kommt nach Jahren erst einmal f\u00fcr ein einziges Konzert nach Deutschland. Sa.\t03.09.16\t\tFrankfurt \t\tCommerzbank Arena – Ein Preview ."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Konzert des Jahrzehnts!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pop-Ikone Billy Joel in Frankfurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sensationelle R\u00fcckkehr des Pianoman nach 10 Jahren<\/strong><\/p>\n

150 Millionen CDs , 33 Top-Hits, 6 Grammies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Einziges Deutschland Konzert in der Commerzbank Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Foto: Billy Joel 1994 in der Frankfurter Festhalle; Foto: Christof Graf<\/p>\n

Ein ganzes Jahrzehnt mussten die Fans auf diese Nachricht warten. Jetzt k\u00f6nnen sie einen der popul\u00e4rsten und erfolgreichsten K\u00fcnstler aller Zeiten endlich wieder live erleben. Amerikas Pop-Ikone Billy Joel<\/strong> kommt 2016 zu einer singul\u00e4ren Open Air Show nach Frankfurt. Am 03. September bildet die Commerzbank Arena, eines der sch\u00f6nsten Stadien Europas, den perfekten Rahmen f\u00fcr das einzige Konzert im gesamten deutschsprachigen Raum.<\/p>\n

Der virtuose Pianoman Billy Joel<\/strong> wird jede Phase seiner beispiellosen Karriere mit knapp 30 Songs in rund zweieinhalb Stunden nachzeichnen. Voller Leidenschaft und in unglaublicher Qualit\u00e4t demonstriert der mit sechs Grammys ausgezeichnete Superstar seine musikalische Meisterschaft ebenso wie seine Entertainer-Qualit\u00e4ten.<\/p>\n

Billy Joel<\/strong> z\u00e4hlt in allen Sparten des Musikgesch\u00e4fts zu den absolut besten seines Fachs. Seit Anfang der 70er begeistert er ein Millionenpublikum mit seinem genialen Songkanon. Mehr als 150 Millionen Tontr\u00e4ger, 33 Single-Hits, 23 Grammy Nominierungen sowie zahllose weitere Ehrungen unterstreichen seine absolute Ausnahmestellung.<\/p>\n

Als einziger K\u00fcnstler des Pop-Rock-Genres spielt er monatlich vor ausverkauftem Haus in einer der legend\u00e4ren Arenen der Welt, dem Madison Square Garden in New York, den er nunmehr 25 mal in Folge gef\u00fcllt hat, insgesamt unfassbare 71 mal!<\/p>\n

Billy Joel<\/strong>, der manchmal ruhelose, stets liebenswerte Interpret ist und bleibt der wahre Meister musikalischer Kurzgeschichten. Er ist ein Pop-Lyriker, der mit seiner Ballade vom \u201eAngry Young Man\u201c<\/strong> \u2013 dem w\u00fctenden jungen Mann -, mit dem genialen Blues \u201eNew York State of Mind\u201c<\/strong>, \u201eMiami 2017\u201c<\/strong>, dem Mini-Epos \u00fcber den Tag, als am Broadway die Lichter ausgingen, \u00fcber \u201eJust Rock\u2019n\u2019 Roll To Me\u201c<\/strong>, dem Song zur Stahlarbeiterkrise \u201eAllentown\u201c<\/strong>, der Vietnam-Novelle \u201eGood Night, Saigon\u201c<\/strong> und dem Pop-Stenogramm der Nachkriegsgeschichte \u201eWe Didn\u2019t Start The Fire\u201c<\/strong> zu einer lebenden Legende wurde, die nichts von ihrer Aktualit\u00e4t eingeb\u00fc\u00dft hat.<\/p>\n

Aufgewachsen in der Bronx, lernte er bereits als Kind Klavier spielen. Ein TV-Auftritt der Beatles in der legend\u00e4ren Ed Sullivan-Show pr\u00e4gte ihn und seine Musik entscheidend. Nach Et\u00fcden mit Bands wie Echoes, Hassels und Attila versuchte er sich als Kritiker und mit Werbe-Jingles, bevor er mit \u201eCold Spring Harbour\u201c<\/strong> 1971 seine erste eigene Platte ver\u00f6ffentlichte.<\/p>\n

Nach einem Intermezzo als Bar- und Nachtklub-Pianist schaffte er mit \u201ePianoman\u201c<\/strong> 1973 einen Achtungserfolg, den er mit \u201eStreetlife Serenade\u201c<\/strong> 1974 festigte, bevor er mit \u201eTurnstiles\u201c<\/strong> 1976 seine Meisterpr\u00fcfung ablegte.<\/p>\n

\u201eThe Stranger\u201c<\/strong> etablierte ihn 1977 als Superstar, ein Status, der durch die Alben \u201e52nd Street\u201c<\/strong> (1978) und \u201eGlass Houses\u201c<\/strong> (1980) endg\u00fcltig best\u00e4tigt wurde. \u201eNylon Curtain\u201c<\/strong> (1982) wurde wegen seiner gesellschaftskritischen Ausrichtung von Kritikern hochgelobt, bevor Billy mit seinem brillanten \u201eAn Innocent Man\u201c<\/strong> 1983 erneut seinen Multi-Platinum-Status unter Beweis stellte, den er mit \u201eGreatest Hits Volume I & II\u201c<\/strong> (1985), \u201eStorm Front\u201c<\/strong> (1989) und \u201eRiver Of Dreams\u201c<\/strong> (1994) wiederholte. Unvergesslich seine Russlandtournee 1987 mit der Performance in Leningrad, die er mit der gleichnamigen Hitsingle verewigte.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Live-Shows von Billy Joel<\/strong> sind Meilensteine der Konzertgeschichte. Seine hei\u00df begehrten Auftritte gelten als un\u00fcbertrefflich, denn kaum ein Rockstar versteht es, seinem Publikum so viel zu bieten wie er. Billy Joel <\/strong>steht immer f\u00fcr eine \u00fcberragende Qualit\u00e4t. \u201eEr ist der Rock-Entertainer, der virtuos alle Erwartungen mehr als erf\u00fcllt!\u201c, bescheinigte die \u201eWelt\u201c. \u201eBilly Joel ist ein Klassiker, seine temperamentvollen, witzig-w\u00fcrzigen Rockshows sind Sternstunden\u201c, schrieb die FAZ.<\/p>\n

Marek Lieberberg presents<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billy Joel<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Concert 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Einziges Konzert in Deutschland, \u00d6sterreich und der Schweiz<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a003.09.16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frankfurt \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commerzbank Arena<\/p>\n

Eine Co-Produktion der Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur und Live Nation.<\/p>\n

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Eine Auswahl der gr\u00f6\u00dften Hits von Billy Joel<\/p>\n

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A Matter Of Trust<\/td>\nOnly The Good Die Young<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All About Soul<\/td>\nPiano Man<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allentown<\/td>\nPressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
An Innocent Man<\/td>\nSay Goodbye To Hollywood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
And So It Goes<\/td>\nScenes From An Italian Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baby Grand<\/td>\nShameless<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Big Shot<\/td>\nShe\u00b4s Always A Woman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Captain Jack<\/td>\nShe\u00b4s Got A Way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Don\u00b4t Ask Me Why<\/td>\nTell Her About It<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goodnight Saigon<\/td>\nThe Downeaster `Alexa\u00b4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hey Girl<\/td>\nThe Entertainer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Go To Extremes<\/td>\nThe Longest Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It\u00b4s Still Rock And Roll To Me<\/td>\nThe Night Is Still Young<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Just The Way You Are<\/td>\nThe River Of Dreams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keep The Faith<\/td>\nThe Stranger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leningrad<\/td>\nThis Is The Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light As The Breeze<\/td>\nTo Make You Feel My Love<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lullabye (Goodnight, Mr Angel)<\/td>\nUptown Girl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movin\u00b4 Out (Anthony\u00b4s Song)<\/td>\nWe Didn\u00b4t Start The Fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
My Life<\/td>\nYou May Be Right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York State Of Mind<\/td>\nYou\u00b4re Only Human (Second Wind)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Billy Joel Timeline<\/p>\n

1949\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Martin Joel is born in the Bronx, NY. on May 9. The family moves to the Levittown section of Hicksville on Long Island where he spends his childhood and young adult years.<\/p>\n

1953\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Begins studying piano.<\/p>\n

1963\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joins his first band, The Echoes, later known as The Lost Souls.<\/p>\n

1967\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joins The Hassles, a Long Island-based band, and records the The Hassles, the first of two albums for United Artists,.<\/p>\n

1968\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Hassles record their second album Hour of the Wolf.<\/p>\n

1970\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Forms Attila, a heavy metal duo with Hassles‘ drummer, Jon Small. Attila records one album on Epic Records.<\/p>\n

1971\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signs a solo recording contract and releases his first album, Cold Spring Harbor.<\/p>\n

Commences a world tour with his band to promote Cold Spring Harbor.<\/p>\n

Disappears to the West Coast as a result of a contractual dispute, where he performs in piano bars under the name Bill Martin.<\/p>\n

1972\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WMMR-FM, a radio station in Philadelphia, starts playing a tape of a new song, \u2018Captain Jack,\u2019 taken from a live concert broadcast.<\/p>\n

Although he does his best to keep a low profile in Los Angeles, the notoriety of \u2018Captain Jack\u2019 prompts Columbia Records to track him down and offer him a recording contract.<\/p>\n

1973\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He is signed to Columbia Records by the legendary Clive Davis and records the album Piano Man in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

1974\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The song \u2018Piano Man\u2019 becomes his first top 20 single & first gold album.<\/p>\n

1975\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Records Streetlife Serenade in Los Angeles. The album garners the first of many music industry awards to come, including a Cashbox award for Best New Male Vocalist.<\/p>\n

Begins to gather recognition as a live concert attraction as a result of extensive touring, culminating in a sell-out concert performance at New York City\u2019s famed Carnegie Hall<\/p>\n

1976\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Returns to New York, assembles a new band and records Turnstiles. Embarks on his first headline concert tour.<\/p>\n

1977\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Writes, records and releases The Stranger, his first collaboration with producer Phil Ramone. From the time of its release in 1977 until 1985, The Stranger is Columbia Records\u2019 biggest selling album<\/p>\n

1978\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The song \u2018Just the Way You Are\u2019 captures two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.<\/p>\n

Releases 52nd St. which becomes his first #1 album.<\/p>\n

1979\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travels to Cuba for Havana Jam, an historic three day event at the Karl Marx Theater.<\/p>\n

Headlines a benefit concert for the Long Island based Charity Begins At Home.<\/p>\n

1980\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glass Houses reaches #1 on the Billboard Album Chart and remains there for six weeks. \u2018It\u2019s Still Rock N Roll to Me\u2019 becomes his first #1 single.<\/p>\n

Receives an American Music Award for Album of the Year.<\/p>\n

1981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wins Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male at the 1981 Grammy Awards, as well as a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Pop Performer.<\/p>\n

Releases a live album, Songs in the Attic, which becomes his fourth consecutive top ten album.<\/p>\n

1982\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sustains serious injury to both hands in a motorcycle accident while recording the The Nylon Curtain. After a two month recovery period, the album is completed. The Nylon Curtain reaches #7 on the Billboard Album Chart and earns a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.<\/p>\n

1983\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Writes and records the album An Innocent Man which reaches #4 on the Billboard charts and is nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The album generates six Top 40 singles, three of which make it to the Top 10, including \u2018Uptown Girl\u2019 which receives a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.<\/p>\n

Columbia Records re-releases Cold Spring Harbor.<\/p>\n

1985\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II is released and becomes his seventh consecutive top 10 album. \u2018You’re Only Human (Second Wind)\u2019 becomes his eighth Top 10 single.<\/p>\n

Joins fellow musicians John Mellencamp and Randy Newman for Farm Aid I, and participates in USA For Africa.<\/p>\n

Marries model Christie Brinkley. Their daughter Alexa Ray is born at the end of the year.<\/p>\n

The Bridge album is released featuring collaborations with Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, and Steve Winwood.<\/p>\n

1987\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Becomes the first U.S. pop star to bring a full rock production to the Soviet Union. He performs in Moscow and in Leningrad. The two-disc live album Kohuept (the Russian word for concert) is released in October.<\/p>\n

1988\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performs at Radio City Music Hall with Hall & Oates and Cyndi Lauper at a concert to benefit the New York Police Athletic League.<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Begins working with Producer Mick Jones and records Storm Front. The first single \u2018We Didn\u2019t Start The Fire\u2019 reaches #1 on Billboard singles charts.<\/p>\n

Storm Front receives Grammy nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Producer of the Year. \u2018We Didn’t Start The Fire\u2019 receives nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presented with the Grammy Legend Award.<\/p>\n

Performs The Concert for the Bays and the Baymen at the Jones Beach Amphitheater to benefit marine-related groups.<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performs two USO concerts in the Philippines at Clark Air Force Base and Subic Naval Base during the Persian Gulf War.<\/p>\n

Headlines Back At the Ranch, a concert to benefit Long Island environmental groups and joins Don Henley and Sting at Madision Square Garden atThe Concert for Walden Woods.<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Records River Of Dreams which debuts at #1 on the Billboard Album Chart. The single \u2018The River of Dreams\u2019 also debuts at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart where it stays for three weeks. In addition,the single spends 12 weeks at #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, setting a new record.<\/p>\n

Joins a star-studded cast for a performance to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

1994\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Receives four Grammy nominations including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for the song \u2018The River of Dreams\u2019 and Album of the Year for River of Dreams.<\/p>\n

Teams up with Elton John for an historic summer stadium tour of the U.S.<\/p>\n

Marriage to Christie Brinkley ends.<\/p>\n

The RIAA certifies Songs in the Attic and The Nylon Curtain for sales of 2 million units which moves him into a tie with the Beatles as the act with the most multiplatinum albums.<\/p>\n

Presented with the Billboard Century Award.<\/p>\n

1995\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experiences the disastrous Kobe earthquake while on tour in Japan. Donates proceeds from two concerts in Osaka to local earthquake relief efforts.<\/p>\n

Performs with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall.<\/p>\n

1996\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hits the college lecture circuit with \u201eAn Evening of Questions, Answers…and a Little Music.\u2030 He speaks at 32 different schools.<\/p>\n

Starts The Long Island Boat Company to build the Shelter Island Runabout 38\u2019, a classic powerboat designed by Joel. By 1999, 20 boats are sold.<\/p>\n

1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Releases Greatest Hits Volume III.<\/p>\n

Presented with the prestigious ASCAP\u2019s Founder\u2019s Award for lifetime achievement.<\/p>\n

1998\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commences a solo tour of the United States and Canada, and reprises the \u2018Face to Face\u2019 tour with Elton John in Japan and Australia.<\/p>\n

Performs with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall.<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presented with the American Music Awards\u2019 Award of Merit.<\/p>\n

Worldwide sales top the 100 million unit mark.<\/p>\n

Reunites with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall.<\/p>\n

Received the RIAA Diamond Award for Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II. The Diamond Award is presented for albums that have sold over 10 million copies. Greatest Hits Volume I and II is the highest certified greatest hits album by a male artist with over 20 million albums sold.<\/p>\n

Ray Charles inducts Billy Joel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

2000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presented with The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal from The Smithsonian Institution.<\/p>\n

Releases Billy Joel 2000 Years – The Millenium Concert.<\/p>\n

Received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Long Island University – Southampton College.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 16 attends a press conference with the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and John Sykes (VH1) for Save The Music to donate musical instruments in an effort to restore music programs in the New York City Public Schools. College.<\/p>\n

Sings the National Anthem on October 21 at Yankee Stadium for the opening game of the New York Yankees 2000 Baseball World Series (Subway Series) versus the New York Mets.<\/p>\n

Performs „Goodbye Yellow Brick Road“ in December at Madison Square Garden with Elton John for Elton’s TV special One Night Only.<\/p>\n

2001\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joins forces with Elton John to kickoff the Face to Face 2001 Tour beginning in San Diego, CA on January 19, 2001.<\/p>\n

On June 14, Billy is awarded the Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Dinner in New York City.<\/p>\n

On September 21, Billy Joel performed „New York State of Mind“ on the America: A Tribute To Heroes special that aired on 31 networks simultaneously.<\/p>\n

2002\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Joel is named Music Cares Person of the Year 2002.<\/p>\n

Movin‘ Out opens on October 24.<\/p>\n

Billy Joel and Toots Thielemans perform at the Blue Note on October 29.<\/p>\n

2007\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Joel set to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLI .<\/p>\n

Columbia Records will release „All My Life,“ the long-awaited new pop single from the iconic singer\/songwriter\/performer Billy Joel. „All My Life“ is Billy’s first new pop music since his 5x platinum Grammy-nominated album, River of Dreams, was released in 1993.<\/p>\n

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Grammy Awards<\/p>\n

1978\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Just the Way You Are (song)<\/p>\n

1978\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Song of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Just the Way You Are (song)<\/p>\n

1979\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Album of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 52nd Street (album)<\/p>\n

1979\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 52nd Street (album)<\/p>\n

1980\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glass Houses (album)<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grammy Legend<\/p>\n

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Grammy Nominations<\/p>\n

1979\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Song of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honesty<\/p>\n

1980\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Album of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glass Houses<\/p>\n

1982\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Album of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Nylon Curtain<\/p>\n

1983\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Album of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An Innocent Man<\/p>\n

1983\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uptown Girl (single)<\/p>\n

1984\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Video Album\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Joel Live From Long Island<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We Didn’t Start The Fire<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Song of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We Didn’t Start The Fire<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We Didn’t Start The Fire (song)<\/p>\n

1990\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storm Front (album)<\/p>\n

1990\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Producer of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storm Front (album)<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Long Form Video\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Live At Yankee Stadium<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Short Form Video\u00a0\u00a0 When You Wish Upon A Star (from the<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Album of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 River of Dreams<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Record of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The River of Dreams<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Song of the Year\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The River of Dreams<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The River of Dreams<\/p>\n

2002\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New York State of Mind – Tony Bennett and Billy Joel<\/p>\n

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Other Awards and Honors:<\/p>\n

1975\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cashbox award for Best New Male Vocalist for Streetlife Serenade.<\/p>\n

1980\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Music Award Album of the Year for Glass Houses<\/p>\n

1980\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handi Cap (Humanitarian Award)<\/p>\n

1981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People’s Choice Award – Favorite Male Pop Performer<\/p>\n

1981\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Rehabilitation Institute (Humanitarian Award)<\/p>\n

1984\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cable ACE Award – Best Actor in A Comedy or Musical for „A Television First, Billy Joel“<\/p>\n

1987\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cable ACE Award for Best Music Special „Live From Leningrad“<\/p>\n

1987\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Best Performance in A Music Special for „Live From Leningrad“<\/p>\n

1990\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Rock Awards („The Elvis“) for M.V.P. Keyboard<\/p>\n

1990\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Humanitarian Award)<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters – Fairfield University<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Town of Huntington proclaims „Billy Joel Park“<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make-A-Wish Foundation – Honorary Chairman Washington, DC Chapter<\/p>\n

1992\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary Doctorate – Berklee College of Music<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NARM President’s Award<\/p>\n

1994\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billboard Century Award<\/p>\n

1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ASCAP Founders Award<\/p>\n

1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters – Hofstra University<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Music Awards – Award of Merit<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RIAA Diamond Award<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction<\/p>\n

2000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 James Smithson Bicentennial Medal of Honor<\/p>\n

2000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Honorary Doctorate of Music – Long Island University, Southampton College<\/p>\n

2001\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Johnny Mercer Award – Songwriters Hall Of Fame<\/p>\n

2002\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Music Cares Person of the Year<\/p>\n

Albums achieving RIAA Platinum Status<\/p>\n

(sales of 1,000,000 units, U.S. only)<\/p>\n

The Essential\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2x Platinum<\/p>\n

Piano Man\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4x Platinum<\/p>\n

Streetlife Serenade\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1x Platinum<\/p>\n

Turnstiles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1x Platinum<\/p>\n

The Stranger\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9x Platinum<\/p>\n

52nd Street\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7x Platinum<\/p>\n

Glass Houses\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7x Platinum<\/p>\n

Songs In The Attic\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3x Platinum<\/p>\n

An Innocent Man\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7x Platinum<\/p>\n

Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20x Platinum<\/p>\n

The Bridge\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2x Platinum<\/p>\n

Kohuept\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1x Platinum<\/p>\n

Storm Front\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4x Platinum<\/p>\n

River of Dreams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5x Platinum<\/p>\n

Greatest Hits Volume III\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1x Platinum<\/p>\n

Complete Hits Collection1x Platinum<\/p>\n

Singles achieving RIAA Platinum Status:<\/p>\n

It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me<\/p>\n

My Life<\/p>\n

Singles achieving RIAA Gold Status<\/p>\n

(sales of 500,000 units, U.S. only)<\/p>\n

Just The Way You Are<\/p>\n

Uptown Girl<\/p>\n

We Didn’t Start The Fire<\/p>\n

Tell Her About It<\/p>\n

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BILLY JOEL BIOGRAPHY<\/p>\n

Having sold more than 150 million records, Billy Joel ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in the world. Throughout the years, Joel’s songs have acted as personal and cultural touchstones for millions of people, mirroring his own goal of writing songs that „meant something during the time in which I lived … and transcended that time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Billy Joel has had 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations since signing his first solo recording contract in 1972. In 1990, he was presented with a Grammy Legend Award. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, Joel was presented with the Johnny Mercer Award, the organization’s highest honor, in 2001. In 1999 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and has received the Recording Industry Association of America Diamond Award, presented for albums that have sold over 10 million copies.<\/p>\n

In November, 2014, Billy Joel will receive The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, which honors living musical artists whose lifetime contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations. Also in November, 2014, Billy will receive the once-in-a-century ASCAP Centennial Award. This is presented to American music icons in recognition of their incomparable accomplishments in their respective music genres and beyond.<\/p>\n

December 2013, Madison Square Garden announced Billy Joel as the first-ever music franchise of \u201cThe World\u2019s Most Famous Arena.\u201d Joining the ranks of The Garden\u2019s other original franchises \u2013 including the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty \u2013 Billy Joel kicked off this franchise at The Garden performing a show a month, as long as there is demand, starting January 27, 2014. Since his first show in 1978, Billy has performed 46 shows at Madison Square Garden, including an unprecedented 12 consecutive sold-out shows that have earned Billy a spot among the Garden greats with a banner raised in his honor.<\/p>\n

Also in December 2013, Billy Joel received the 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honor, one of the United States‘ top cultural awards. At The ceremony, Don Henley sang the classic ballad, \u201cShe’s Got a Way.\u201d Also paying homage was Garth Brooks, who performed a medley of „Allentown“ and „Goodnight Saigon“ and Rufus Wainwright who performed two Joel classics, „New York State of Mind“ and „Piano Man.“ Brendan Urie performed „Big Shot.“ Tony Bennett introduced the tribute.<\/p>\n

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Joel held his first ever indoor Irish concert at the O2 in Dublin on November 1, 2013. He also returned to the UK for the first time in seven years and played two arena dates in Manchester and Birmingham plus a very special – more intimate – show at London\u2019s Hammersmith Apollo. In October 2013, Billy Joel held a surprise concert on Long Island at The Paramount (Huntington, NY) to benefit Long Island Cares. On December 31, 2013, Billy performed at The Barclays Center.<\/p>\n

In 2013, Billy Joel held tens of thousands of visitors to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in the palm of his hand. It was Joel\u2019s second full-length show in three years He went to New Orleans fresh from Sydney, Australia, where he played a full set at the Stone Music Festival.<\/p>\n

Joel and his band prepared a similar array of Joel’s huge collection of hits for Sydney and New Orleans, and mixed in some handpicked tunes specific to the venue at hand. Joel told the crowd, „we know how you felt“ since last year\u2019s Hurricane Sandy, referring to Hurricane Katrina, which hit New Orleans in 2005. „We\u2019re trying to rebuild. We\u2019re taking inspiration from you guys.“<\/p>\n

New York\u2019s quintessential son, Billy Joel, performed six songs at the historic 12.12.12 The Concert For Sandy Relief, joining other music greats including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and more to raise awareness and money to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The show, which included tributes to first responders and those affected by the storm, was broadcast to an estimated 2 billion viewers and raised $32 million in funds before anyone took the stage. Billy, who is proud of his personal connection to Long Island and the tri-state area impacted by the storm, told the audience, „We\u2019re going to get through all this. This is New York and New Jersey and Long Island, and we\u2019re just too mean to lay down and die.“<\/p>\n

Billy Joel was honored by Steinway & Sons with a painted portrait that hangs in Steinway Hall in Manhattan. Joel, who has been a Steinway Artist for almost 20 years, is the first non-classical pianist to be immortalized in the Steinway Hall collection. His portrait hangs alongside those of legendary musicians including Sergei Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt, Arthur Rubinstein, Ignacy Paderewski, and more. The portrait of Billy Joel, painted by artist and musician Paul Wyse, is one of only two living artists to be inducted into the collection, the other being Leon Fleisher. In 2010, Joel released \u201cThe Last Play at Shea. The intersecting histories of a city, a team, and a music legend are examined in a documentary feature film that charts both the ups and downs of the New York Mets and the life and career of Long Island native Billy Joel, the last performer to play Shea Stadium before its demolition in 2008. Energetically set to the soundtrack of Joel’s final Shea concert, \u201cThe Last Play At Shea\u201d interweaves personal and candid Joel interviews with concert footage-with guests such as Sir Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Steven Tyler, John Mayer, Don Henley, Roger Daltrey – the history of Shea, and the birth of the Mets.<\/p>\n

In 2004, Billy Joel received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, adding another milestone to his extraordinary career. „Movin‘ Out,“ a Broadway musical based on Joel’s music choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and took home two including Best Orchestrations–Billy’s first Tony Award win–and Best Choreography.<\/p>\n

In addition to his Grammy Awards, Joel has earned three Awards For Cable Excellence and has received numerous ASCAP and BMI awards including the ASCAP Founders Award and the BMI Career Achievement Award and, in 1994, was given the 1994 Billboard Century Award. Among his many other awards and honors, Billy Joel has been given a Doctor of Humane Letters from Fairfield University (1991), a Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music (1993), and a Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hofstra University (1997) and a Doctor of Music from Southampton College.<\/p>\n

Joel has donated his time and resources to a variety of charitable causes outside the realm of his musical career. A longtime advocate for music education, he first began holding „master class“ sessions on college campuses more than 20 years ago, giving sessions at colleges across the country and around the world. In addition, he has held classes as a benefit for the STAR Foundation (Standing for Truth About Radiation) and to establish the Rosalind Joel Scholarship for the Performing Arts at City College in New York City.<\/p>\n

Billy Joel has launched an ongoing educational initiative to provide seed money, musical scholarships, and endowments to a variety of East Coast colleges, universities and music schools.<\/p>\n

For his accomplishments as a musician and as a humanitarian, Billy Joel was honored as the 2002 MusiCares Person Of The Year by the MusiCares Foundation and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.<\/p>\n

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