| Billy Joel Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5½ in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1949 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Alexis Roderick |
Billy Joel is an award-winning American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer whose song credits include hits like Piano Man (1973), Uptown Girl (1983), Just the Way You Are (1977), etc. He has more than 3 million followers on Facebook, more than 900k subscribers on YouTube, and more than 300k followers on Twitter and Instagram.
Born Name
William Martin Joel
Nick Name
Billy, The Piano Man, Joe, Mr. Long Island
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
The Bronx, New York, United States
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Billy studied at Hicksville High School but failed to graduate in 1967 as he lacked the required credits. Nevertheless, he received his diploma 25 years later in 1992.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Composer
Family
- Father – Howard Helmut Joel (Engineer, Pianist)
- Mother – Rosalind Nyman
- Siblings – Judy Joel (Younger Sister)
- Others – Alexander Joel (Half-Brother) (Music Conductor), Karl Amson Joel (Paternal Grandfather), Meta Fleischmann (Paternal Grandmother), Philip Nyman (Maternal Grandfather), Rebecca Gershon (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Billy is represented by Maritime Music, Inc. situated in New York.
Genre
Rock, Soft Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Labels
- Columbia Records
- Sony Classical Records
- Family Productions
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5½ in or 166.5 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Billy has dated –
- Elizabeth Webber (1971-1982) – Billy was married to Elizabeth Webber from September 5, 1973, to July 1982.
- Elle Macpherson
- Harriet Baldwin-Carter (1982-1983)
- Christie Brinkley (1983-1994) – The Uptown Girl singer got married to model Christie Brinkley on March 23, 1985. They welcomed daughter Alexa Ray Joel on December 29, 1985. Sadly, their divorce was finalized on August 26, 1994.
- Carolyn Beegan (1994-2000)
- Dina Meyer (2001)
- Trish Bergen (2001-2002)
- Katie Lee (2003-2009) – Joel’s third marriage took place to Katie Lee on October 2, 2004. However, the couple split up on June 17, 2009.
- Alex Donnelley (2009)
- Deborah Dampiere (2009)
- Alexis Roderick (2009-Present) – Joel married his 4th wife, Alexis Roderick on July 4, 2015. The couple has 2 daughters together – Della Rose Joel (b. August 12, 2015) and Remy Anne Joel (b. October 22, 2017).
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, he has turned bald with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
A goatee
Brand Endorsements
Billy has endorsed the following brands –
- Bachman Pretzels
- XM Satellite Radio Service (2002) (Print Ads)
Religion
Billy was raised in a non-practicing Jewish family.
But, he has identified as an atheist since.
Billy Joel Favorite Things
- Songs By Himself – Vienna, And So It Goes, You May Be Right, She’s Right On Time, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
- Pianist – Steve Winwood
- Food – Pasta
- Song To Play – You May Be Right
- Collaborator – Elle Macpherson
Source – YouTube, SongFacts.com, YouTube, Billboard.com
Billy Joel Facts
- His oldest daughter, Alexa Ray Joel was named after his musical idol, the legendary musician Ray Charles.
- In the 1970s, Joel had attempted suicide by drinking furniture polish. He has since spoken candidly about his struggles with depression and substance abuse.
- Joel decided to pursue a music career after watching The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in the mid-1960s.
- In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine listed Piano Man as #421 on its list of ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’.
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