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Billy Joel is a solo artist that has reached legendary status across the Rock, Pop, and Singer/Songwriter categories. Billy Joel has released 23 live and studio albums and 2 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Nov 1, 1971 with his debut album titled Cold Spring Harbor. His most recent album release was Live at The Great American Music Hall on Apr 21, 2023.
Billy Joel's growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 332 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by tens of millions of listeners and over 6,000,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional hundreds of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Billy Joel has a robust following on social media with nearly 1,000,000 followers on Instagram. He averages tens of millions of videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has billions of views on the social media platform. There are also more than 1,000,000 posts on Tik Tok with Billy Joel's tracks featured on them. Billy Joel is most listened to in Chicago in the United States.When you attend your next Billy Joel show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.
You likely recognize Billy Joel by his top tracks which include "Uptown Girl", "Vienna", and "Piano Man". You might also listen to Billy Joel due to his earliest albums such as Cold Spring Harbor, Piano Man (Legacy Edition), and Piano Man, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Elton John, Eagles, and Chicago.
Billy Joel has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Oct 18, 2022 for his album The Stranger. He received a Diamond award for the album. In total, Billy Joel has 2 Diamond albums. In addition to earning a Diamond albums, Billy Joel has been able to add to his collection 12 additional Multi-Platinum albums. That's not all though. Billy Joel has been fortunate enough to achieve a Platinum award for 7 more albums. Even with all of this success, his RIAA collection finishes with 4 additional Gold albums. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Billy Joel's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to his decorated music library.
Album | Release Date | Album Type |
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Cold Spring Harbor | Nov 1, 1971 | Album |
Piano Man (Legacy Edition) | Nov 7, 1973 | Album |
Piano Man | Nov 9, 1973 | Album |
Streetlife Serenade | Oct 11, 1974 | Album |
Turnstiles | May 19, 1976 | Album |
The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 | Album |
The Stranger | Sep 29, 1977 | Album |
52nd Street | Oct 13, 1978 | Album |
Glass Houses | Mar 12, 1980 | Album |
Songs In the Attic | Sep 14, 1981 | Album |
The Nylon Curtain | Jun 23, 1982 | Album |
An Innocent Man | Aug 8, 1983 | Album |
The Bridge | Jul 28, 1986 | Album |
Kohuept (Live) | Oct 26, 1987 | Album |
Storm Front | Oct 17, 1989 | Album |
River Of Dreams | Aug 10, 1993 | Album |
2000 Years - The Millennium Concert | May 2, 2000 | Album |
Fantasies & Delusions (Opus 1-10 Music for Solo Piano) | Oct 2, 2001 | Album |
12 Gardens Live | Jun 13, 2006 | Album |
Live At Shea Stadium | Mar 8, 2011 | Album |
A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia: The Music (Live) | May 19, 2014 | Album |
New York State of Mind / Everybody Loves You Now (Live at The Great American Music Hall) | Oct 28, 2021 | Single |
Live at Yankee Stadium | Nov 4, 2022 | Album |
Live at The Great American Music Hall | Apr 21, 2023 | Album |
Turn the Lights Back On | Feb 1, 2024 | Single |
Track | Album | Release Date |
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"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" | Glass Houses | Mar 12, 1980 |
"Just the Way You Are" | The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 |
"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" | The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 |
"My Life" | 52nd Street | Oct 13, 1978 |
"Only the Good Die Young" | The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 |
"Piano Man" | Piano Man (Legacy Edition) | Nov 7, 1973 |
"She's Always a Woman" | The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 |
"Uptown Girl" | An Innocent Man | Aug 8, 1983 |
"Vienna" | The Stranger (Legacy Edition) | Jan 1, 1977 |
"We Didn't Start the Fire" | Storm Front | Oct 17, 1989 |
Album | Award | Date |
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2000 Years - The Millennium Concert | Gold | May 31, 2000 |
52nd Street | Multi-Platinum | Oct 28, 1994 |
All My Life | Platinum | Apr 3, 2001 |
An Innocent Man | Multi-Platinum | Oct 17, 1994 |
GREATEST HITS VOLUME III | Platinum | Mar 31, 1998 |
Glass Houses | Multi-Platinum | Oct 28, 1994 |
Greatest Hits Vol. III | Gold | May 10, 2000 |
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II | Diamond | Oct 26, 2011 |
Kohuept | Platinum | Aug 16, 1996 |
Live at Yankee Stadium | Platinum | Feb 15, 1991 |
Piano Man | Multi-Platinum | Oct 1, 2018 |
River Of Dreams | Multi-Platinum | Apr 3, 2001 |
She's Always A Woman: Billy Joel Lovesongs | Platinum | Oct 1, 2018 |
Songs In The Attic | Multi-Platinum | Nov 17, 1999 |
Storm Front | Multi-Platinum | Oct 3, 1994 |
Streetlife Serenade | Platinum | Jul 9, 1997 |
The Bridge | Multi-Platinum | Apr 6, 1987 |
The Collection | Gold | Jul 1, 2002 |
The Complete Albums Collection | Multi-Platinum | Oct 1, 2018 |
The Essential Billy Joel | Multi-Platinum | Oct 1, 2018 |
The Hits | Gold | Nov 19, 2021 |
The Nylon Curtain | Multi-Platinum | Oct 21, 1994 |
The Stranger | Diamond | Oct 18, 2022 |
Turnstiles | Platinum | Jul 6, 1989 |
Uptown Girl (Digital 45) | Multi-Platinum | Oct 1, 2018 |
Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
---|---|---|
Elton John | Rock | 13,599,593 |
Eagles | Rock | 10,855,819 |
Foreigner | Hard Rock | 3,240,230 |
Chicago | Rock | 4,140,265 |
The Doobie Brothers | Rock | 2,545,055 |
Steve Miller Band | Rock | 3,053,333 |
Neil Diamond | Pop | 2,841,831 |
Boston | Rock | 2,785,617 |
James Taylor | Pop | 2,641,673 |
REO Speedwagon | Pop | 2,591,454 |
Ready to dive into the world of Billy Joel?
Born in the Bronx, the Piano Man’s journey from a regular New York kid to a global superstar is like a roller coaster with a killer soundtrack.
When you’re getting Billy Joel concert tickets, you just know you’re about to stroll down memory lane.
When Billy takes the stage, there are no flashy pyrotechnics or over-the-top theatrics. Piano at center stage, he dives into his extensive catalog, weaving between hits and lesser-known treasures. The crowd, predictably, sways and sings along, especially when the universally recognized opening chords of those all-time songs like "Uptown Girl" or "We Didn't Start the Fire" begin.
Billy’s interactions are typically casual and lighthearted, as he shares anecdotes or jokes between songs, and the experience is akin to spending a cozy evening with an old friend. By the time the last note fades and the lights come up, attendees leave with a renewed appreciation for Joel's artistry, having been reminded of the simple joy of timeless music in a live setting.
Peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, or Billy Joel and Madison Square Garden; name a more iconic duo! The Piano Man is a native New Yorker, and he’s made no secret of his undying love for the Big Apple, and specifically the Garden: no stage has seen Billy Joel more often than the Manhattan staple.
Billy Joel played his first show at the Garden on December 14, 1978 headlining three shows in support of his first No. 1 album, “52nd Street.”
Little did anyone know that 149 more were to come!
In 2006, decades into his fame, Joel sold out 12 dates at Madison Square Garden. It was an unprecedented record for the World's Most Famous Arena; New Jersey legend Bruce Springsteen held the previous record, with ten sold-out shows. The Garden honored Joel by giving him a spot among its legends: the venue added a retired jersey with his name, number 12. It was the arena’s first non-athlete retired number.
In December 2013, Madison Square Garden named Billy Joel its first-ever music franchise. This meant that Joel would join the ranks of the New York Knicks, the New York Rangers, and St. John’s Red Storm as one of the venue's most iconic acts.
Joel kicked off his residency on January 27, 2014, with a promise to perform one show per month at The Garden for as long as there was demand. He has since become the all-time leader in total shows played at the venue: as of September 2023, Billy Joel has played Madison Square Garden a total of 140 times! When he wraps up his final show of the long-running residency, he will have played 150 shows at MSG.
In the summer of 2023, Joel announced that his decade-long residency at the World's Most Famous Arena would end in July 2024, when he will reach an astounding number: 150 shows played at the venue throughout his career. The October 20 date kickstarts the final ten concerts of his residency — the clock is ticking, so get your tickets at Event Tickets Center!
Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks embarked on a co-headlining stadium tour in 2023. Dubbed "Two Icons, One Night," the tour will feature both artists performing their own sets, as well as some duets.
The tour kicked off on March 10, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where the duo performed "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" and "And So It Goes" together. Nicks also paid tribute to her late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie with a rendition of "Landslide."
Three shows were canceled and rescheduled because of an illness within Stevei’s band. The shows rescheduled include stops in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Arlington.
The tour will continue until November 10, 2023, with stops in Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Minnesota. The Arlington show is scheduled for March 9, 2024, San Francisco will be on Dec. 12, 2023 and Sacramento on Dec. 15, 2023.
This is a rare opportunity to see two living legends share the stage and celebrate their musical legacy.
Yes! Billy Joel has played at least once a month at Madison Square Garden since 2014. He will end this residency in July 2024.
You can expect a Billy Joel concert to last between two and a half and three hours.
At the time of writing, Billy Joel has played Madison Square Garden a total of 140 times, more than any other artist. He will be ending his residency after his 150th show
Billy Joel is currently touring with fellow rock ‘n roll legend and Fleetwood Mac alum Stevie Nicks. You can get tickets for Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks through Event Tickets Center!
Expect to hear Billy Joel’s all-time hits like “Uptown Girl,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Zanzibar,” “Vienna,” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,” “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway),” and “Piano Man,” plus covers ranging from The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” to the operatic "Nessun Dorma" and even classic lullaby "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."
"Piano Man" continues to be the Billy Joel staple, and Joel himself is often dubbed The Piano Man. Other memorable hits include "Uptown Girl," "We Didn't Start the Fire," “Just the Way You Are,” and “New York State of Mind.”
The Billy Joel setlist typically includes a mix of classic hits, fan favorites, and surprises. He often lets the audience choose between two songs, and he also covers some of the artists who inspired him, such as The Beatles, Ray Charles, and Elton John. He often interacts with the fans, cracking jokes, sharing anecdotes, and expressing gratitude. He also pays tribute to his hometown of New York and the people who have supported him throughout his career.
While he doesn’t have an issue with it now, for decades Joel wouldn’t sing “Just the Way You Are” live. He wrote the song about his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, whom he divorced in 1982. It wasn’t until the 2000s that he added it back to his concert setlist.
Find all the upcoming Billy Joel concert dates and tickets through Event Tickets Center — and keep in mind that we’re in the final year of his decade-long residency of Madison Square concerts!