Happy Birthday, <br />Billy Joel!.<br />William Martin Joel was born <br />on May 9, 1949, and turns 70.<br />He was born in <br />the Bronx, New York.<br />The pianist released his debut solo album, <br />'Cold Spring Harbor,' in 1971.<br />He later released 'Piano Man,' <br />which gave him his nickname.<br />His breakthrough 1977 album, <br />'The Stranger', was Columbia Record's <br />best-selling album.<br />Joel landed his first No. 1 <br />'Billboard' 200 album with <br />‘52nd Street.’.<br />His single, “It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me,” was his first No. 1 song on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.<br />The Grammy-winning <br />artist has also acted.<br />He voiced Dodger in <br />the animated film, <br />'Oliver & Company.'.<br />The Piano Man has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<br />Happy Birthday, <br />Billy Joel!
