The 1976 album “Turnstiles” was written as an ode to Billy’s hometown of New York City. It didn’t see airplay as a single, but “New York State of Mind” is easily the most notable song ...

It took a while for Billy Joel’s career to start – six years and four albums. But once it took off, it didn’t stop. Joel spent the early part of the 1970s as a singer who wrote about what he ...

Billy talks to Jamie about the inspiration behind one of his most recognisable songs. 6. He found a musical soulmate in producer Phil Ramone The 1977 album The Stranger saw Joel begin a ...

That’s right — the big 6-0 came to our favorite Jewish metalhead from Queens and the celebration was a who’s who of rock and metal. Taking place at the ... one has to be Cantrell singing along to ...