Billy Joel

His musical influences, from Beethoven to the Beatles, are as diverse as the songs he'd written. He's made his presence known with hits like "She's Always A Woman," "We Didn't Start the Fire," "Uptown Girl" and "Honesty." His latest offering is the album All My Life released in 2007. Let's get to know more about singer/songwriter, pianist and performer, Billy Joel.

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