Happy Birthday, Billy Joel! William Martin Joel was born <br />on May 9, 1949, and turns 71. He was born in the Bronx, New York. The pianist released his debut solo album, <br />'Cold Spring Harbor,' in 1971. He later released 'Piano Man,' <br />which gave him his nickname. His breakthrough 1977 album, <br />'The Stranger', was Columbia Record's <br />best-selling album. Joel landed his first No. 1 <br />'Billboard' 200 album with <br />‘52nd Street.’ His single, “It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me,” was his first No. 1 song on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart. The Grammy-winning <br />artist has also acted. He voiced Dodger in <br />the animated film, <br />'Oliver & Company.' The Piano Man has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Happy Birthday, Billy Joel!
