Billy Joel American Singer With 2M YouTube Subscribers
Billy Joel · singer-songwriter and pianist · American
Latest Videos From Billy Joel’s YouTube Channel
Billy Joel - Yankee Stadium Story - Part 2 (Live at Yankee Stadium - June, 1990)
"Say Goodbye to Hollywood" Live at Sparks, 1981.
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl (Live at Yankee Stadium - June, 1990)
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Turnstiles 50th Anniversary Edition, a 4CD + Blu-ray set. Pre-order at the link in bio now!
Billy Joel on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1.3M @billyjoel
- Engagement rate
- 1.23% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 16,301
- Average comments
- 214 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 9 May 1949 in New York City, Billy Joel is an American singer. He is known as a member of Billy Joel Band.
Early life
He studied at Hicksville High School and Syracuse University.
Career
In all, 30 albums and 50 singles are listed under his name between 1971 and 2019. From Cold Spring Harbor (1971) to Live at Carnegie Hall 1977 (2019), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as pop rock and rock and roll. The records note accordion and piano as his instruments. His recordings came out on Columbia Records.
On YouTube, he has 2M subscribers (as of January 2025). We Didn't Start the Fire, Uptown Girl and Piano Man are listed among his notable work.
Recognition
Billy Joel received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1980 for 52nd Street. Further recognition came with a Grammy Legend Award (1991) and the Kennedy Center Honors. Altogether, 12 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has been married to Alexis Roderick since 2015. Earlier marriages on record are to Christie Brinkley (1985 to 1994) and Katie Lee (2004 to 2010). He is the father of Alexa Ray Joel, and has 2 children in total.
Groups and bands
- Billy Joel Band
Discography
80 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Live at Carnegie Hall 1977 | Album |
| 2011 | Live at Shea Stadium: The Concert | Album |
| 2011 | She's Always a Woman: Lovesongs | Album |
| 2010 | The Hits | Album |
| 2007 | All My Life | Single |
| 2007 | Christmas in Fallujah | Single |
| 2006 | 12 Gardens Live | Album |
| 2005 | My Lives | Album |
| 2004 | Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel | Album |
| 2001 | Fantasies & Delusions | Album |
| 2001 | The Essential Billy Joel | Album |
| 2000 | 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert | Album |
| 2000 | The Ultimate Collection | Album |
| 1997 | Greatest Hits Volume III | Album |
| 1997 | Hey Girl | Single |
Show all 80 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997 | Album |
| 1997 | To Make You Feel My Love | Single |
| 1994 | Lullabye | Single |
| 1993 | All About Soul | Single |
| 1993 | No Man's Land | Single |
| 1993 | River of Dreams | Album |
| 1993 | The River of Dreams | Single |
| 1990 | And So It Goes | Single |
| 1990 | That's Not Her Style | Single |
| 1990 | The Downeaster Alexa | Single |
| 1989 | I Go to Extremes | Single |
| 1989 | Leningrad | Single |
| 1989 | Shameless | Single |
| 1989 | Souvenir: The Ultimate Collection | Album |
| 1989 | Storm Front | Album |
| 1989 | We Didn't Start the Fire | Single |
| 1987 | Kontsert | Album |
| 1986 | A Matter of Trust | Single |
| 1986 | Baby Grand | Single |
| 1986 | Modern Woman | Single |
| 1986 | The Bridge | Album |
| 1986 | This Is the Time | Single |
| 1985 | Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II | Album |
| 1985 | The Night Is Still Young | Single |
| 1985 | You're Only Human (Second Wind) | Single |
| 1984 | Keeping the Faith | Single |
| 1984 | Leave a Tender Moment Alone | Single |
| 1984 | The Longest Time | Single |
| 1984 | This Night | Single |
| 1983 | An Innocent Man | Album |
| 1983 | An Innocent Man | Single |
| 1983 | Goodnight Saigon | Single |
| 1983 | Uptown Girl / Careless Talk | Single |
| 1982 | Allentown | Single |
| 1982 | Pressure | Single |
| 1982 | The Nylon Curtain | Album |
| 1981 | Say Goodbye to Hollywood | Single |
| 1980 | All for Leyna | Single |
| 1980 | Don't Ask Me Why | Single |
| 1980 | Glass Houses | Album |
| 1980 | It's Still Rock and Roll to Me | Single |
| 1980 | Sometimes a Fantasy | Single |
| 1980 | You May Be Right | Single |
| 1979 | 52nd Street | Album |
| 1979 | Big Shot | Single |
| 1979 | Honesty | Single |
| 1979 | Until the Night | Single |
| 1978 | My Life | Single |
| 1978 | The Stranger | Single |
| 1977 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) | Single |
| 1977 | She's Always a Woman | Single |
| 1977 | The Stranger | Album |
| 1976 | Turnstiles | Album |
| 1974 | Los Angelenos | Album |
| 1974 | Streetlife Serenade | Album |
| 1974 | The Entertainer | Single |
| 1974 | Travelin' Prayer | Single |
| 1974 | Worse Comes to Worst | Single |
| 1973 | Piano Man | Album |
| 1973 | Piano Man | Single |
| 1973 | You're My Home | Single |
| 1972 | She's Got a Way | Single |
| 1971 | Cold Spring Harbor | Album |
| Songs in the Attic | Album | |
| You May Be Right / She's Got A Way | Single |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | honorary doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook | Won | |
| 2014 | Gershwin Prize | Won | |
| 2006 | honorary doctor of Syracuse University | Won | |
| 2005 | ASCAP Foundation Champion Award | Won | |
| 2002 | MusiCares Person of the Year | Won | |
| 2001 | Johnny Mercer Award | Won | |
| 1999 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1997 | honorary doctor of the Hofstra University | Won | |
| 1991 | Grammy Legend Award | Won | |
| 1980 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | 52nd Street | Won |
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Billy Joel?
Billy Joel is 77 years old, born on 9 May 1949 in New York City.
What is Billy Joel known for?
Billy Joel is known as a member of Billy Joel Band.
What is Billy Joel’s nationality?
Billy Joel is American, born in New York City.
How tall is Billy Joel?
Billy Joel is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Who is Billy Joel married to?
Billy Joel is married to Alexis Roderick; they married in 2015.
Has Billy Joel won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including honorary doctor of the State University of New York at Stony Brook (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q194333), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: David Shankbone · CC BY 3.0
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