Billy Joel: From The Executive Room To The Grammys

A look at the Piano Man’s early career and his six Grammy Awards

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A Failed Debut

The singing legend moved to L.A. in 1972 after his first studio album Cold Spring Harbor didn’t make much noise

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Tasting Success

Joel first made a name for himself with his part-autobiographical, part-fictional 1973 hit Piano Man

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The Executive Room

His signature song was partly about his experiences working at the Executive Room, a bar where he worked for tips and got free drinks

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A Grammy Winner

Billy got two Grammys for Song of the Year and Record of the Year for Just the Way You Are in 1979

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Starting The Fire

After smashing records with Tell Her About It, Joel topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the 3rd time with We Didn't Start the Fire

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A Grammy God

The inspiring American singer won two Grammys for his album 52nd Street and one for Glass Houses in 1980 and 1981

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A Grammy Legend

After years of dedication toward his craft and topping the US album charts multiple times, Joel won the Grammy Legend Award in 1990

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The Greatest Comeback

In 2024, Billy made his comeback at the Grammy stage for the first time in more than two decades

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Sheer Elegance

As usual, Joel sported a simple elegant look at the 66th Grammys, wearing an all-black suit, sunglasses and a diamond brooch

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An Out-And-Out Inspiration

In spite of being a legendary artist, Joel has always been the face of simplicity and elegance, no doubt he’s an inspiration to many!

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