William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is a singer-songwriter and pianist. He was born in the Bronx, NY and raised on Long Island, NY, places which have a heavy influence on his songs. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States. His compilation album Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 is one of the best-selling albums in the US. ... (see more)