William Martin Joel is a renowned American singer, pianist, composer, and songwriter, affectionately nicknamed the "Piano Man" due to his iconic single and signature song of the same name. With a commercially successful career spanning over four decades, he has released a total of 12 pop and rock studio albums between 1971 and 1993, as well as a studio album of classical compositions in 2001.
Throughout his illustrious career, Joel has solidified his position as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, ranking as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. With a staggering total of over 160 million records sold worldwide, his impressive discography has made a lasting impact on the music industry.
One of his most notable achievements is the 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, which is considered one of the best-selling albums in the United States.
