Madison Square Garden. The tour created a concert residency at the New York City venue Madison Square Garden. Joel has played one show a month at Madison Square Garden as long as there is a demand for tickets. His first show at the Garden was on January 27, 2014. About Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden is located in Manhattan (between 7th and 8th Avenues from 31st to 33rd Streets). This arena is home to the NHL's Rangers, NBA's Knicks, and WNBA's Liberty. The Garden sits atop the Pennsylvania Station and in the middle of Joe Louis Plaza.
In December 2013, Billy Joel became Madison Square Garden’s first-ever music franchise, joining the ranks of the storied venue’s other original franchises – the Knicks and Rangers.The internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winning New Yorker has a decades-long history with the Garden. Since 1978, he’s played a record-breaking 113 shows, including a sold-out run of 12 consecutive nights in 2006, and a moving performance at the 12-12-12 concert benefiting victims of Sandy.Known for his deep connection to his hometown and his inspired and inspiring storytelling, Billy Joel is one of the most popular musicians of all time. With over 150 million global album sales, he’s the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in history.
He has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he inspired the Tony Award-winning play Movin’ Out, and he recently received the Kennedy Center Honor for ‘The Piano Man’. That rare artist whose timeless work is increasingly beloved by long-term fans and discovered by new ones every day, seeing him light up his favorite stage is a definitive live music experience.
's 110th all-time performance at Madison Square Garden was extra special as The Franchise himself was joined by family and friends backstage to celebrate a milestone birthday!Joel has been playing sold-out concerts at The World's Most Famous Arena once a month since January of 2014. His 64th consecutive monthly show also marked his 70th birthday. The evening saw the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer joined in the wings by his wife, Alexis Roderick, and their two daughters, 3-year-old Della Rose and 1-year-old Remy Anne, and a number of special guests to celebrate.On stage, Joel was surprised with video messages from a number of his contemporaries, including, front man Brian Johnson and.The Piano Man was also joined on stage by his singer/songwriter daughter, 33-year-old Alexa Ray. Joel and Alexa performed 'New York State of Mind' before bringing Della Rose out to help sing 'Happy Birthday.' Joel was honored by The Garden last summer when in the entryway of the arena.Earlier this month, the music icon announced, which will take place this coming November.For all.Photo: Getty Images.
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