The Piano Man turned 76 on May 9, and fans thanked Billy Joel for his incredible influence on their lives. Billy’s one of the most talented musicians and songwriters on the planet, and his talents have inspired millions. Some of our favorite performers listened to Billy’s albums growing up, just like we did. Debbie Gibson shared a fantastic video on her Instagram stories on Billy Joel’s Birthday of the much younger Only In My Dreams singer, offering to babysit Billy’s daughter, Alexa Ray.
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Tony Bennet got in on the birthday fun with a video of him and Billy on X. Tony wrote. “Happy birthday to Billy Joel! He and Tony Bennett shared a memorable performance of “The Good Life” on Duets: An American Classic. Which Billy Joel song do you always come back to?”
Billy Joel Had Lots of Birthday Love
Alexa Ray, Bill Joel’s daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, shared a sweet message to her dad on Instagram.
“Sound Up HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP! The King Of New York, And The King Of Our Hearts… sharing the stage with you has been the honor of my lifetime, but it’s a far greater honor to be your daughter,” it reads in part.
Christie Brinkley got in on the fun with her own Insta post. “Happy Birthday, Billy, from the Tower Hill Gang! Wishing you the best year yet, lots of Love!”
‘Another fan shared on X, “Happy 76th Birthday to the one & only Piano Man..Billy Joel! One year ago, today, my wife & I were at his sold-out birthday concert at Madison Sq Garden & even at 75 he still sounds absolutely amazing! Thank you for some of the best songs on the soundtrack of my life!
A Billy Joel super fan compiled 76 reasons to love The Piano Man for his birthday, and it’s impressive. “These are just a few of the reasons we love @billyjoel. For the lyrics that hit too close to home; For the songs that stayed longer than people did; For showing us it’s okay to feel everything—loudly, quietly, all at once.”
This story’s featured image is by Debby Wong via Shutterstock.
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