| Full Name | William Martin Joel |
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1949 |
| Age | 75 |
| Net Worth | $250 million |
| Place of Birth | New York City, U.S. |
| Other Names | The Piano Man |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, pianist |
| Years Active | 1964–present |
| Spouses | Elizabeth Weber Small (m. 1973; div. 1982), Christie Brinkley (m. 1985; div. 1994), Katie Lee (m. 2004; div. 2009), Alexis Roderick (m. 2015) |
| Children | 3, including Alexa Ray |
| Relatives | Alexander Joel (half-brother), Karl Amson Joel (grandfather) |
| Genres | Rock, soft rock, pop rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Labels | Columbia, Family Productions, Sony Classical |
| Member of | Billy Joel Band |
| Website | billyjoel.com |
| Notable Achievements | – Sold over 160 million records worldwide – Fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States – Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Long Island Music Hall of Fame – Six Grammy Awards – Kennedy Center Honors (2013) |
