Billy Joel: References & Edit History
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Representative Works
- “Piano Man” (1973)
- Turnstiles (1976)
- The Stranger (1977)
- The Nylon Curtain (1982)
- An Innocent Man (1983)
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary information added. | May 05, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - HBO's 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' chronicles the life of the iconic musician. | Jan 02, 2026 | ||
| Mentioned his brain disorder diagnosis. | May 23, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: All About Jazz - Billy Joel. | Nov 21, 2024 | ||
| Noted performances at Shea Stadium in 2008. Added photo and links. | Jun 20, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Apr 19, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Biography of Billy Joel. | May 09, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Kennedy Center - Billy Joel. | Mar 12, 2019 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 08, 2018 | ||
| Noted receipt of Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. | Mar 13, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: Classical Archives - Biography of Billy Joel. | Mar 14, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Songwriters Hall of Fame - Billy Joel. | Mar 14, 2014 | ||
| He was named a Kennedy Center honoree in 2013. | Sep 12, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: AllMusic - Billy Joel. | Apr 18, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of Billy Joel. | Apr 18, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Billy Joel. | Mar 09, 2012 | ||
| Add new Web site: AllMusic - Biography of Billy Joel. | Mar 09, 2012 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Apr 07, 2008 | ||
| Media added. | Dec 28, 2007 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 05, 2001 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 28, 1999 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Oct 27, 1999 |
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