Billy Joel's 1976 Concert History

Billy Joel (born William Martin Joel, May 9, 1949) is one of the world's most acclaimed pop-rock musicians of the 20th century. Now 74, Joel was born in the Bronx but moved to nearby Long Island as an infant. At the age of four, he began playing the piano and at 16, he joined his first band, The Echos. Two years later he left to join The Hassles, then Attila two years after that. In 1971, Joel released his debut album "Cold Spring Harbor." It was followed by "Piano Man." The single of the same name quickly became Joel's signature song. By the end of the 1970s, Joel was an international sensation, with "52nd Street" (1978) becoming his first number-one album in the US. In 2001, he released his thirteenth and final studio album to date "Fantasies & Delusions." Joel has toured extensively since, often with other major artists of his era including Elton Jon and Stevie Nicks. Some of Joel's most popular songs include "Vienna," "We Didn't Start the Fire," "Uptown Girl," and "She's Always a Woman," among many others.

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Dec 12, 1976
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Symphony Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 11, 1976
Billy Joel
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Muhlenberg College Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 06, 1976
Billy Joel
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Palmer Auditorium New London, Connecticut, United States
Dec 05, 1976
Billy Joel
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Palmer Auditorium New London, Connecticut, United States
Dec 04, 1976
Billy Joel
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Catholic Youth Center Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 01, 1976
Billy Joel Davis Gym, Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 21, 1976
Billy Joel The Moore Theater Seattle, Washington, United States
Nov 06, 1976
Billy Joel
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Recreation Hall, Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 05, 1976
Billy Joel
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CC Auditorium, Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 03, 1976
Billy Joel
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American Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Oct 23, 1976
Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade
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Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 23, 1976
Oct 22, 1976
Billy Joel Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi, United States
Oct 16, 1976
Billy Joel
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Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 15, 1976
Billy Joel / Deadly Night Shade
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Palace Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Oct 11, 1976
Billy Joel / Deadly Nightshade
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Gymnasium, SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, New York, United States
Oct 04, 1976
Billy Joel
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Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 02, 1976
Billy Joel / Deadly Nightshade
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Aug 15, 1976
The Beach Boys / Billy Joel
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St. John Arena Columbus, Ohio, United States
Aug 10, 1976
The Beach Boys / Billy Joel
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University of Dayton Arena Dayton, Ohio, United States
Aug 01, 1976
Billy Joel Celebrity Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Billy Joel - Piano Man


Billy Joel
Nov 3, 1976
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Billy Joel on Nov 5, 1976 [004-small]

Billy Joel
Nov 5, 1976
 Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel
Nov 5, 1976
 Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on Dec 12, 1976 [452-small]

Billy Joel
Dec 12, 1976
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Billy Joel on Dec 11, 1976 [609-small]

Billy Joel
Dec 11, 1976
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel
Dec 11, 1976
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on Dec 4, 1976 [612-small]

Billy Joel
Dec 4, 1976
 Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel / Deadly Nightshade on Oct 2, 1976 [144-small]

Billy Joel / Deadly Nightshade
Oct 2, 1976
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade on Oct 23, 1976 [585-small]

Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade
Oct 23, 1976
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade on Oct 23, 1976 [587-small]

Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade
Oct 23, 1976
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade on Oct 23, 1976 [589-small]

Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade
Oct 23, 1976
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade on Oct 23, 1976 [590-small]

Billy Joel / The Deadly Nightshade
Oct 23, 1976
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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The Beach Boys / Billy Joel on Aug 10, 1976 [587-small]

The Beach Boys / Billy Joel
Aug 10, 1976
 Dayton, Ohio, United States
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Sucat Oct 08, 2022

May 1976 Billy played at Quinnipiac College(in the gym!). Don't remember the exact date but I sure remember the concert. Educated guess it was Friday May 7. So great! Tickets were around $7

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is Billy Joel?

Billy Joel is a famous singer, songwriter, and musician from New York City. With over 50 years of experience in the music industry, Billy has achieved worldwide fame for his unique sound and impressive vocals.

How old is Billy Joel?

Born on May 9, 1949, Billy Joel is now 74 years old.

Where is Billy Joel from?

Joel was born in the Bronx and raised on Long Island. His mother insisted that he learn to play the piano when he was younger, which inspired his initial interest in music.

Early in his career, he experimented with various sounds and was even in two short-lived bands, The Hassles and Attila, before he signed with Family Productions and launched his solo career. In 1971, he recorded his first studio-length album Cold Harbor Spring at the Record Plant studio in Los Angles California. It was released on November 1 of that year.

What nationality is Billy Joel?

Billy Joel is an American musician and singer of Jewish descent.

How tall is Billy Joel?

Standing at a height of 5'4" (or 1.66 meters) tall, Billy Joel is a bit shorter than the average American man.

Who has Billy Joel been married to?

Billy Joel has been married four times. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Weber Small from 1973-1982. Billy Joel's second marriage was to Christie Brinkley from 1985-1994. Billy Joel married his third wife, Katie Lee, in 2004 and they divorced in 2009. Billy Joel married his fourth wife Alexis Roderick in 2015.

How many kids does Billy Joel have?

Billy Joel has 3 daughters:

  1. Alexa Ray Joel, a singer-songwriter and pianist in her own right, was born in 1985 to Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley.
  2. Della Rose, was born in 2015 to Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick.
  3. Remy Anne, was born in 2017 to Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick.

What genre is Billy Joel’s music?

Billy Joel is a singer-songwriter and pianist who dabbles in a wide variety of genres, including pop, folk, and alternative/indie. His best-known songs include “Piano Man,” “Just the Way You Are,” and “Uptown Girl.”

How much is Billy Joel worth?

According to the Celebrity Net Worth website, Billy Joel is currently worth $225 million. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with over 150 million recordings sold worldwide.

How long are Billy Joel concerts?

Billy Joel concerts usually last for about 3 hours and include a wide selection of songs spanning Billy’s 50-year career. You can expect to hear Billy Joel classics like “Piano Man,” as well as new songs from his recent albums.

How much does Billy Joel make per show?

Billy Joel made a total of $45 million between June 2017 and June 2018. His earnings between 2018 and 2019 totaled $50 million throughout the same period. While performing in a residency, such as his multi-year Madison Square Garden tenure, Billy can easily earn $2-3 million per night, depending on the specific contractual stipulations.

How many concerts has Billy Joel had?

Billy Joel has had 1,467 concerts.

What genre is Billy Joel?

Billy Joel is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, United States, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, English, Piano, New York, Piano Rock, Melodic, Poetic, and Sentimental.

When is the next Billy Joel concert?

The next Billy Joel concert is on April 26, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, United States.

When was the last Billy Joel concert?

The last Billy Joel concert was on April 13, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Billy Joel / Sting.

What setlist does Billy Joel play live?

The songs that Billy Joel performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 13, 2024 concert at Petco Park in San Diego, California, United States:

  1. My Life
  2. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
  3. Vienna
  4. Start Me Up
  5. An Innocent Man
  6. Big Man on Mulberry Street
  7. Turn the Lights Back On
  8. Don't Ask Me Why
  9. New York State of Mind
  10. Allentown
  11. Sometimes a Fantasy
  12. Only the Good Die Young
  13. The River of Dreams
  14. Nessun dorma
  15. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
  16. Piano Man
  17. We Didn't Start the Fire
  18. Uptown Girl
  19. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
  20. Big Shot
  21. You May Be Right

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