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Billy Joel

Billy Joel: 'Piano Man' singer's career, life in pictures

May 9, 2019Updated May 23, 2025, 1:09 p.m. ET
Billy Joel has been entertaining fans since the 1960s. On May 23, 2025, Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts as his representatives announced the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. Look back at the life and career of "The Piano Man," seen here performing a concert in Paris on May 13, 1990.
Billy Joel has been entertaining fans since the 1960s. On May 23, 2025, Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts as his representatives announced the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Look back at the life and career of "The Piano Man," seen here performing a concert in Paris on May 13, 1990.
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Elton John and Joel danced during the final song in the Brian Wilson tribute at Radio City Music Hall in New York on March 29, 2001.
Elton John and Joel danced during the final song in the Brian Wilson tribute at Radio City Music Hall in New York on March 29, 2001.
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Joel performed at The Concert for New York City to benefit the World Trade Center victims of 9/11 on Oct. 20, 2001.
Joel performed at The Concert for New York City to benefit the World Trade Center victims of 9/11 on Oct. 20, 2001.
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At the Tony Awards in 2002, Joel kisses girlfriend Katie Lee after winning best orchestration for " Movin ' Out. "
At the Tony Awards in 2002, Joel kisses girlfriend Katie Lee after winning best orchestration for "Movin' Out." 
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Stuart Malina and Joel accepted the best-orchestrations Tony Award at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2002.
Stuart Malina and Joel accepted the best-orchestrations Tony Award at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2002.
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Shania Twain and Billy Joel presented the Country Music Association entertainer of the year award on Nov. 15, 2005.
Shania Twain and Billy Joel presented the Country Music Association entertainer of the year award on Nov. 15, 2005.
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Tony Bennett joined Joel for a performance on NBC ' s " Today " show concert series on Sept. 22, 2006.
Tony Bennett joined Joel for a performance on NBC's "Today" show concert series on Sept. 22, 2006.
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At the Riverside Church in Harlem on May 16, 2008, Joel received an honorary Doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music.
At the Riverside Church in Harlem on May 16, 2008, Joel received an honorary Doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel and Billy Joel attended the premiere of " Last Play at Shea " during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival on April 25, 2010. Joel wrote the music for the film.
Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel and Billy Joel attended the premiere of "Last Play at Shea" during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival on April 25, 2010. Joel wrote the music for the film. 
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Billy Joel performed at " 12-12-12, " a concert on Dec. 12, 2012, benefiting The Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Billy Joel performed at "12-12-12," a concert on Dec. 12, 2012, benefiting The Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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On April 21, 2013, he was in Sydney to perform at the Stone Music Festival.
On April 21, 2013, he was in Sydney to perform at the Stone Music Festival.
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Alexis Roderick and Joel attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation ' s 12th Annual an Enduring Vision Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on Oct. 15, 2013, in New York.
Alexis Roderick and Joel attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 12th Annual an Enduring Vision Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on Oct. 15, 2013, in New York.
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Joel performed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 7, 2014.
Joel performed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 7, 2014.
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On July 4, 2015, Joel and Roderick tied the knot at a surprise wedding at their estate on Long Island.
On July 4, 2015, Joel and Roderick tied the knot at a surprise wedding at their estate on Long Island.
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Joel with his newborn daughter Remy on Oct. 23, 2017. He and Roderick also share daughter Della Rose, born Aug. 12, 2015.
Joel with his newborn daughter Remy on Oct. 23, 2017. He and Roderick also share daughter Della Rose, born Aug. 12, 2015.
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In July 2018, Billy Joel celebrated 100 lifetime performances at Madison Square Garden in New York.
In July 2018, Billy Joel celebrated 100 lifetime performances at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Joel performed at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 9, 2019.
Joel performed at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 9, 2019.
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Joel poses for a photo with his family at the Royal Poinciana Plaza during the Royal Easter Affair in Palm Beach, Florida, April 16, 2022.
Joel poses for a photo with his family at the Royal Poinciana Plaza during the Royal Easter Affair in Palm Beach, Florida, April 16, 2022.
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Joel performs “You May Be Right" during the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
Joel performs “You May Be Right" during the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.
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Joel appears with John Mayer at SiriusXM Studios on Oct. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Joel appears with John Mayer at SiriusXM Studios on Oct. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Joel, left, and Sting perform at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Joel, left, and Sting perform at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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