Billy Joel: His music, life on Long Island and more
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Through the years
Take a look through Joel's well-documented decades, from early performances on through his current residency at Madison Square Garden.
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What’s your Joel IQ?
From his first song for daughter Alexa to the setlist for the Last Play at Shea, test your Joel knowledge.
Bruce Gilbert
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July anniversaries
July 1, 2015, sees Joel breaking the record for most consecutive shows at MSG, but the month holds many other notable dates.
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The music
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Top 14 songs
Newsday music critic Glenn Gamboa ranks the Hicksville native's best songs.
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Your MSG photos
Concertgoers' pictures from Joel's residency at Madison Square Garden.
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The albums
Joel's catalog of studio albums is so deep that he continues to pull out new versions of songs to keep his set fresh.
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Live at the Paramount
Joel played an intimate show at the Paramount Theater in Huntington on Oct. 16, 2013.
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Musicians inspired by Joel
Countless musicians, from Rufus Wainwright to Ben Folds, have taken inspiration from Joel.
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His Long Island
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Joel's Long Island
Take a tour of his motorcycle shop, LI homes and more.
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13 ways he’s SO Long Island
With more than 500,000 votes, LIers crowned Joel as the most Long Island person, place or thing.
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His philanthropy
Joel generally goes about things quietly, though his actions still generate widespread impact.
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Accolades & milestones
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Kennedy Center Honors
Musicians from the worlds of jazz, country, emo and rock paid tribute to Joel at the 36th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013.
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Joel: 'Why me?'
“It's like an abundance of good fortune,” Joel said about being a Kennedy Center Honor recipient.
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Excerpt
''The Definitive Biography''
Read an excerpt, from the 2014 biography, that revisits a career highlight: the Last Play at Shea.
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Newsday covers
Joel has graced the cover of Newsday many times, whether the topic was his music, boat, motorcycle shop or personal life.
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ASCAP Centennial Award
Along with Sting, Joan Baez, Stevie Wonder and more, Joel received an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers award on Nov. 17, 2014.
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Gershwin Prize honor
''George Gershwin was always a hero of mine,'' Joel said as he accepted the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Nov. 20, 2014.
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Gershwin Prize concert
A lineup of musical heavy-hitters saw Tony Bennett, LeAnn Rimes, John Mellencamp and many more paying tribute to Joel and his music.
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