How has Billy Joel's creativity varied over time?

Before he began his solo career, he was the leader of several small bands, and one can still find the records from Attila and The Hassles. Many of these recordings are unusual - Attila is a drums-organ duo. read more

He explores a wider, more creative variety of topics, in songs such as The Ballad of Billy the Kid, Captain Jack, Souvenir, Miami 2017, Prelude/Angry Young Man, and James. These songs cover historical, philosophical, and social topics much more than Cold Spring Harbor. read more

I think his execution of those ideas and originality has varied over time and that over the last few years, he has been in something of a slump. If you read enough King, you will start to see similar themes, characters and events reoccurring. read more

In December 2013, Billy Joel became Madison Square Garden's first-ever music franchise, joining the ranks of the storied venue's other original franchises - the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. Since January 2014, Joel has played one show per month at The Garden. read more