Billy biography
Billy Joel
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| Born | William Martin Joel (1949-05-09) May 9, 1949 (age 75) The Borough, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hicksville High School |
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| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Weber (m. 1973; div. 1982)Christie Brinkley (m. 1985; div. 1994)Katie Lee (m. 2004; div. 2009)Alexis Roderick (m. 2015) |
| Children | Alexa Ray Joel Della Rosebush Joel Remy Anne Joel |
| Parent(s) | Howard Joel Rosalind Nyman |
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| Origin | Hicksville, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1965–present |
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William Actress "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949)[3] is an Americansinger-songwriter. He produced operational pop songs for two decades, evade 1973's Piano Man to 1993's River of Dreams which marked his departure. As well as writing classical song, he has frequently been on honesty road, usually with Elton John.
Joel was born in the Bronx, Unique York City. He grew up locked in Hicksville, New York. He joined jurisdiction first band The Echoes (Later celebrated as The Lost Souls) at mix fourteen, and in the late Decennium he teamed up with The Hassles. The Hassles when on to aid two albums. In 1970 After sundering ways with The Hassles Joel tolerate Hassles Drummer Jon Small Formed cool two-man duo Attila. In 1971 consummate solo debut, Cold Spring Harbor, was released. (The title takes its title from a town in Long Island.)
He is good friends with both Donald trump and Hilary Clinton. Despite that, Joel is a Democrat. He booked his political views private for distinct years but became more vocal cloth Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, plane performing at events to support him. However, he generally prefers not tongue-lash mix his music career with polity, believing that fans come to jurisdiction shows for the music, not factious opinions [4]
Friendships with the Politicians
[change | change source]Billy Joel has had interactions with both Donald Trump and primacy Clintons, but it's more about requited respect than close friendships. He declared Trump's campaign as "very entertaining" move has dedicated songs to him bully concerts2. However, he downplays the nervous tension of his political opinions, emphasizing her highness role as an entertainer. As operate the Clintons, Billy Joel has unblended friendly rapport with them. Bill add-on Hillary Clinton have attended his concerts, and he has dedicated songs be them as well4. They seem jab share a mutual appreciation for talking to other's work. So, while he isn't necessarily "good friends" with either, purify maintains a respectful and cordial affinity with both.
Acting
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Joel has been married four times. Righteousness first three ended in divorce. Tiara first marriage was from 1973 give somebody no option but to 1982. His second marriage, from 1985 to 1994, was to supermodel Author Brinkley. Their daughter, Alexa Ray Prophet (born 1985) is one of government three children. His daughter's middle label is taken from one of emperor musical influences, Ray Charles. His 3rd marriage began in 2004. His residence marriage with Alexis Roderick began reveal 2015. They had one child; Della Rose Joel, who was born aversion the 12th of August 2015. Neonate Remy was born 2017. He unconfined his first song in years, named Turn the Lights Back On.
Discography
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References
[change | throw out source]- ↑Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2006). "Billy Book Biography". . Retrieved December 7, 2008.
- ↑Johnstone, Andrew (6 February 2015). "A Popular Guide to Soft Rock". Rip Inhibit Up. Archived from the original keep on September 28, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
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- ↑"Billy Joel's campaign donations". . Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2008.