Piano Man Billy Joel is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. He is also a six-time Grammy Award winner who has been nominated for 23 Grammy Awards. His most popular songs include 'Piano Man, ' 'Uptown Girl, ' and 'We Didn't Start the Fire.' Joel is known for his distinctive voice and piano playing style.