Martin Joel
American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)
Born
May 9, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, singer, pianist
United StatesBorn in New York City
1949
Born in New York City (1949-05-09)
1980
AwardGrammy Award for Album of the Year
1991
AwardGrammy Legend Award
1997
Awardhonorary doctor of the Hofstra University
1999
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
2001
AwardJohnny Mercer Award
About
William Martin Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II, is one of the best-selling albums in the U.S.
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Who is Martin Joel?+
William Martin Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Joel born?+
Martin Joel was born on May 9, 1949.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — May 9, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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