BILLY Joel is famous for his hit songs Piano Man, River of Dreams, and Uptown Girl.
Fans of the GRAMMY Award winner are lining up to catch him in concert.
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When did Billy Joel begin his residency at Madison Square Garden?
On January 27, 2014, Billy Joel began his Madison Square Garden residency.
The residency coincides with his worldwide Billy Joel in Concert tour.
Joel’s MSG concert series sees the singer return to his home state New York.
“I do remember the first time we played Madison Square Garden. It was the pinnacle of my career,” Joel said at a press conference.
“I thought, ‘My God, I’m headlining Madison Square Garden.’
“Everybody in the world knows when you play the Garden, it’s not just New York.
“I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful thing that’s happened here.”
The New York native’s first performance at MSG was on December 14, 1978.
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When does Billy Joel’s MSG residency end?
Billy Joel’s MSG residency is scheduled to conclude in July 2024.
The Don’t Ask Me Why singer confessed: “I’m kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did.
“My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets…but 10 years, 150 shows? Alright already!
“To our audience, I want to thank them for coming to our shows for this long. It’s hard to end, even at 150 lifetime shows.”
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MSG Entertainment chief James L. Dolan also commented: “Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history.
“Not only for Madison Square Garden but also for the music industry overall.
“150 sold out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement and speaks to Billy’s extraordinary talent, beloved catalog, and dedicated fanbase.
“Billy always has a home here at MSG even though the residency is coming to an end with his 150th lifetime performance.”
What’s Billy’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joel’s fortune is estimated to be $225million.
While Piano Man is his best-selling single, his studio album The Stranger remains his highest-selling record.
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