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Billy Joel - Audio Biography

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Billy Joel - The Piano Man Childhood & Early Inspiration William Martin Joel was born in the Bronx on May 9, 1949. His father Howard was an accomplished classically trained pianist, while his mother Rosalind was an admirer of pop music stars. Introduced to the piano at age 4, young Billy took quickly to his father"s intense classical training regimen while also soaking in his mother’s pop tastes from stars like Ray Charles and The Beatles. Billy"s parents split when he was just shy of his teen

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Billy Joel's Health Hiatus: $2M Donation, Florida...

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2025/11/04

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Major headlines surrounding Billy Joel this week are dominated by his health, business moves, and continued cultural impact. The news that sent shockwaves was his public announcement of a diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus—a brain disorder that affects hearing, vision, and balance. In late May, Joel personally shared on Instagram that the progression of the condition had been exacerbated by recent performances, causing him to cancel all

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Billy Joel: Celebrated, Reflective, and Focused on...

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2025/11/01

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Stepping into the spotlight this past week Billy Joel found himself both celebrated and looking inward with a wave of news and sentimental headlines that might shape his late-career legacy. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame officially closed the curtain on its blockbuster Billy Joel exhibit after nearly two years a museum event that drew crowds to marvel at fifty years of memorabilia personal artifacts awards and rare footage curated

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Billy Joel's Bittersweet Farewell: Fans Celebrate a...

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2025/10/28

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel’s fans marked a bittersweet milestone this past weekend as the record-breaking “My Life – A Piano Man’s Journey” exhibit at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame took its final bow. The venue hosted a special Billy Joel Collectors Presentation on October 25, a tribute to the local collectors whose rare archives complemented the exhibit, while creative designer Kevin O’Callaghan and collectors Paul Fierro and Eric Fellen took

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Billy Joel's Enduring Legacy: Tributes, Triumphs, and...

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2025/10/25

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel remains at the center of celebration and reflection as the legendary “Piano Man.” In the last few days, all eyes have turned to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, which is giving his life and career a grand send-off. The wildly popular exhibit “Billy Joel: My Life – A Piano Man’s Journey,” opened in 2022, closes this weekend with a flourish—a special Collectors Presentation event at LIMEHOF Saturday, October 25. The event

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Billy Joel's Lasting Legacy: Exhibit Closes, Tributes...

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2025/10/21

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.The past few days have seen some significant developments and news stories surrounding the legendary musician Billy Joel. Notably, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is closing its exhibit dedicated to Billy Joel on October 25. This exhibit, which has been running for two years, features over 100 items of memorabilia. As part of the closing event, a silent auction will be held, offering fans the chance to bid on items such as backstage

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3:35

Billy Joel: Carnegie Hall Tribute, Rare Auction, and...

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2025/10/18

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel’s name has been everywhere this week as both his music and legacy are drawing fresh attention in New York City and beyond. The big headline everyone is talking about: Joel will be the guest of honor at Carnegie Hall during Michael Dorf’s annual Music Of tribute series, scheduled for March 21, 2026. Twenty artists are set to deliver songs spanning Joel’s entire career, with all proceeds going to music education for underserved youth. This

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3:58

Billy Joel's Flawed Genius: Rehab, Feuds, and a...

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2025/10/14

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel’s life and legacy have shot back into the public spotlight thanks to the new HBO documentary Billy Joel And So It Goes which landed this week portraying the 75yearold Piano Man as both a musical genius and a deeply flawed survivor According to Radar Online and AOL Entertainment the film exposes the wild extremes of Joel’s five decades in the business from writing classics like Vienna and New York State of Mind to destroying cars blowing up

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Billy Joel's Health Battle, Rare Family Photo, and...

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2025/10/11

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel continues to make headlines as he recovers from normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain condition he was diagnosed with earlier this year that led to the cancellation of his remaining 2025 tour dates. The 76-year-old Piano Man has been dealing with significant balance issues, describing the sensation as feeling like being on a boat. His daughter Alexa Ray Joel has been providing regular updates on his recovery progress to concerned fans.Despite

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3:45

Billy Joel's Resilience: Fatherhood, Touring, and HBO...

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2025/10/07

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel has remained at the center of major headlines and industry activity this week as his personal and professional life continues to draw keen attention from fans and the music business alike. The biggest development is Joel’s ongoing recovery from hydrocephalus, also called water on the brain, a neurological condition that recently forced him to slow down and reflect. According to Observation Blogger, Joel described his balance issues as feeling

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Billy Joel's Health Scare Amid Sold-Out Shows and...

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2025/10/04

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel continues to make headlines this week, with a mix of celebration, nostalgia, and somber news driving conversation. Local excitement is building for both major tribute nights and historic performances featuring Joel’s music and collaborators. On October 4, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is set to welcome the Two Icons One Night Tour, a blockbuster show with Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel sharing the stage for the very first time—this marks Joel’s

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Billy Joel's Emotional Journey: Health Battles, HBO...

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2025/09/30

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.It has been a revealing and emotional few days in the world of Billy Joel as headlines about his health, legacy, and personal life have dominated news cycles and conversations. According to People magazine, Billy Joel reassured fans he is not deathly ill after announcing in May that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a treatable brain condition that affects balance and cognition. Joel candidly admitted that balance issues were his

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Billy Joel's Resilience: HBO Doc, Health Update, and...

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2025/09/27

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel is firmly back in headlines this week, mostly due to the continuing buzz around his HBO documentary And So It Goes. The two-part retrospective premiered last Friday and continues tonight, offering rare exclusive interviews and a granular look at his personal life, creative evolution, and career highlights from the past six decades. The documentary is being discussed widely in entertainment press and social media for its candid treatment of

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3:18

Billy Joel's Whirlwind Week: Quadruple Platinum, HBO...

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2025/09/23

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel’s last few days have been a whirlwind of news, tributes, and personal developments, confirming once again that the Piano Man remains a vital force in American pop culture. The most headline-grabbing moment has to be the announcement from his team that “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” his signature track from Glass Houses, has just achieved RIAA quadruple platinum status, pushing sales past four million units. This fresh milestone lands hot on

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3:37

Billy Joel's Enduring Legacy: Platinum Hits, HBO...

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2025/09/20

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel just reached a new milestone with his classic hit from Glass Houses, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, which the RIAA certified quadruple platinum—four million units sold, Joel’s team confirmed this week. This fresh accolade adds sparkle to his biography and coincides with the recent release of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. The two-part series aired in July and is now streaming, offering rare insight into Joel’s life, career,

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Billy Joel: Resilience, Reflection, and a Reframed...

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2025/09/16

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel has spent the past few days at the center of renewed public attention, his life and legacy reframed by both personal health disclosures and the release of a major documentary. According to People, Joel recently reassured fans that he is not 'deathly ill,' addressing rumors and concern following his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus back in May—a treatable but challenging neurological condition that affects balance, hearing, and

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3:26

Billy Joel's Resilience: Health Updates, HBO Doc, and...

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2025/09/13

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel has commanded the spotlight again this week with a mix of emotional candor and classic showbiz resilience. According to People Magazine, Joel set the record straight with fans, reassuring everyone that despite recent headlines about his health, he is “okay” and absolutely not “deathly ill.” After revealing in May that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus—a treatable brain condition that primarily affects his balance—he opened up

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3:21

Billy Joel's Bittersweet Bow: Tributes, Health...

Billy Joel - Audio Biography ·

2025/09/09

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel’s week has been headline-making and tinged with nostalgia and concern. The 76-year-old Piano Man, who announced in May he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, is now stepping away from center stage in more ways than one, according to The Associated Press and PEOPLE. Joel is closing his beloved Long Island motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, at the end of September and auctioning off his personal bike collection later this year—a

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3:39

Billy Joel Exposed: HBO Doc Unveils Raw Truths and...

Billy Joel - Audio Biography ·

2025/09/06

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel has been front and center in both the headlines and the spotlight over the past week. The biggest development is the release of a five-hour HBO documentary titled Billy Joel And So It Goes, in which the complexities of his remarkable but often tumultuous life are laid bare. The film, directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, has fueled fresh discussion about Joel’s private battles, destructive tendencies, and dazzling creative legacy. It

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3:13

Billy Joel: Battling Health Issues, Auctioning Bikes,...

Billy Joel - Audio Biography ·

2025/09/02

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This past week has been a whirlwind for Billy Joel fans as some of the most revealing developments of his later life unfold in the public eye. Headlines blazed with the news that after a record-setting run at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, the exclusive Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey exhibit will wrap up in October, marking a poignant close to a chapter that drew tens of thousands to Stony Brook and even Billy himself,

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Billy Joel's Bittersweet Crossroads: Health Battles,...

Billy Joel - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/30

Billy Joel BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Billy Joel finds himself at a remarkable crossroads as summer winds down in 2025. Headlines everywhere are echoing concern and admiration for the 76-year-old legend, who recently revealed a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain condition affecting balance and vision, prompting a wave of show cancellations and the indefinite pause of his massive 2025 tour. According to People magazine, Joel is not ready to retire; sources close to him report

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