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 77, 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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Billy Joel had 78 concerts in 1976

Date Concert Venue Location
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 07, 1976
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Montclair State College Montclair, New Jersey, 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
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Catholic Youth Center Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 03, 1976
Billy Joel
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Westchester Premiere Theatre Tarrytown, New York, United States
Dec 01, 1976
Billy Joel Davis Gym, Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 24, 1976
Billy Joel Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 21, 1976
Billy Joel The Moore Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Nov 12, 1976
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Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Nov 11, 1976
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Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio, United States
Nov 07, 1976
Billy Joel
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University of Rochester Rochester, New York, United States
Nov 06, 1976
Billy Joel
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Recreation Building, Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 05, 1976
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CC Auditorium, Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 04, 1976
Billy Joel / Hall and Oats Uptown Theatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 03, 1976
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American Theater St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Oct 29, 1976
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Gusman Cultural Center Miami, Florida, United States
Oct 28, 1976
Billy Joel Swisher Gymnasium Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Oct 26, 1976
Billy Joel University of Montevallo Montevallo, Alabama, 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 Sep 1, 1976 [350-small]

Billy Joel
Sep 1, 1976
 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Billy Joel / Chariot on Sep 9, 1976 [352-small]

Billy Joel / Chariot
Sep 9, 1976
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Billy Joel / Chariot on Sep 10, 1976 [354-small]

Billy Joel / Chariot
Sep 10, 1976
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Billy Joel / Chariot on Sep 9, 1976 [359-small]

Billy Joel / Chariot
Sep 9, 1976
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Billy Joel / Richie Furay on Oct 14, 1976 [995-small]

Billy Joel / Richie Furay
Oct 14, 1976
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Billy Joel on May 14, 1976 [249-small]

Billy Joel
May 14, 1976
 Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on May 4, 1976 [253-small]

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May 4, 1976
 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on Nov 12, 1976 [201-small]

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Nov 12, 1976
 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
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Billy Joel on May 4, 1976 [992-small]

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May 4, 1976
 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on May 4, 1976 [993-small]

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May 4, 1976
 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Billy Joel on Jun 5, 1976 [144-small]

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Jun 5, 1976
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Billy Joel on Jun 6, 1976 [145-small]

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Jun 6, 1976
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
United States
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
English
Mellow Gold
Piano
Melodic
Piano Rock
New York
Sentimental
Poetic
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Latest Setlist (02/22/2025):

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  1. The Natural (The End Title)
  2. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
  3. Pressure
  4. Vienna
  5. The Entertainer
  6. Start Me Up
  7. An Innocent Man
  8. Zanzibar
  9. The Downeaster "Alexa"
  10. Allentown
  11. New York State of Mind
  12. Whole Lotta Love
  13. My Life
  14. Your Song
  15. Only the Good Die Young
  16. Sometimes a Fantasy
  17. Amazing Grace
  18. The River of Dreams
  19. Nessun dorma
  20. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
  21. Piano Man
  22. We Didn't Start the Fire
  23. Uptown Girl
  24. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
  25. Big Shot
  26. You May Be Right

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 3 concerts
2025 13 concerts
2024 28 concerts
2023 37 concerts
2022 28 concerts
2021 11 concerts
2020 7 concerts
2019 31 concerts
2018 27 concerts
2017 38 concerts
2016 31 concerts
2015 36 concerts
2014 41 concerts
2013 13 concerts
2012 10 concerts
2011 7 concerts
2010 15 concerts
2009 57 concerts
2008 45 concerts
2007 44 concerts
2006 71 concerts
2005 4 concerts
2004 5 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 38 concerts
2001 39 concerts
2000 4 concerts
1999 41 concerts
1998 75 concerts
1997 6 concerts
1996 38 concerts
1995 24 concerts
1994 119 concerts
1993 49 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 39 concerts
1990 135 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 117 concerts
1986 47 concerts
1985 3 concerts
1984 69 concerts
1983 4 concerts
1982 36 concerts
1981 19 concerts
1980 54 concerts
1979 65 concerts
1978 77 concerts
1977 111 concerts
1976 78 concerts
1975 30 concerts
1974 93 concerts
1973 38 concerts
1972 37 concerts
1971 7 concerts
1969 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

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

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