Billy Joel is a renowned American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer born on May 9, 1949, in New York. He rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Piano Man," "Just the Way You Are," and "Uptown Girl." Joel's versatile musical style encompasses rock, pop, and classical influences, earning him multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With over 150 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel remains one of the best-selling artists of all time.