Billy Joel has been a star for nearly 40 years, recording great tunes like “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are.” Did you know that the Beatles’ appearance in 1964 on the Ed Sullivan show influenced Billy more than any other moment in his life?
Billy grew up in the New York City area, planning on attending Columbia College after high school. His passion for music was so strong, the joke became that he went to Columbia after all – Columbia the record label, not the college. Although in a recent interview Billy confessed he has no interest in writing or recording any new music, you can still hear his entire anthology live in concert this summer, predominately at large MLB stadiums or fields…
Madison Square Garden, New York City, May 25th and June 6th
Lambeau Field Green Bay, June 17th
Madison Square Garden, New York City, July 5th
Progressive Field, Cleveland, July 14th
Target Field, Minneapolis, July 28th
Wrigley Field, Chicago, August 11th
Madison Square Garden, New York City, August 21st
Fenway Park, Boston, August 30th
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