Billy Joel
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Billy Joel's list of accolades reflects a career that has been both commercially massive and artistically respected. He has sold over 160 million records, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. His five Grammy Awards include the prestigious Album of the Year for 52nd Street. He is one of only a few artists to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, be inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, and receive the Kennedy Center Honors. His 1987 tour of the Soviet Union was a historic cultural event, and his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden has become the longest-running in the venue's history, breaking his own record for most performances by any artist.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for his contributions to rock music.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
Recognized for his songwriting achievements.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction
Honored for his Long Island roots and musical impact.
Kennedy Center Honors
Awarded for his lifetime contributions to American culture.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists
Magazine Covers
Time
1978-05-01
Billy Joel: The Piano Man
Rolling Stone
1978-09-21
Billy Joel: The Stranger
People
1984-02-13
Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley: Love Story
Records & Feats
Most Consecutive Concerts at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel holds the record for the most performances by any artist at Madison Square Garden, with over 100 shows as part of his residency.
First Western Artist to Tour the Soviet Union
In 1987, Billy Joel became one of the first Western rock artists to perform a full tour in the Soviet Union, a historic cultural exchange.
Fourth Best-Selling Solo Artist in the United States
With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel ranks as the fourth best-selling solo artist in the U.S., according to the RIAA.