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He was born as William Martin Joel in the Bronx, NY
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William started piano at the age of four.
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Billy joined his first band, The Echoes, later called The Lost Souls.
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He is signed to Columbia Records by the legendary Clive Davis and records the album Piano Man in Los Angeles.
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The song 'Piano Man' becomes his first top 20 single & first gold album.
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Returns to New York, assembles a new band and records Turnstiles. Embarks on his first headline condert tour.
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Releases 52nd St. which becomes his first album.
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Receives an American Music Award for Album of the Year.
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Greatest Hits Volme l and Volume ll is released and becomes his seventh consecutive top 10 album. 'You're Only Human(Second Wind)' becomes his eighth top 10 single.
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Begins working with producer Mick Jones and records Storm Front. The first single 'We Didn't Start The Fire' receives nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance.
