(From The Oakland Tribune -- By Jim Harrington)
BILLY JOEL's stats are impressive.
He's sold some 80 million records in the United States, which makes him the sixth bestselling artist in the country, right behind THE EAGLES and a notch above PINK FLOYD.
That, however, won't stop him from hearing the question -- "What have you done for us lately?"
The 58-year-old legend certainly hasn't been writing new pop songs.
After dominating the airwaves in the '70s, '80s and early '90s with smash upon smash, Joel has been decidedly quiet in recent years. He hasn't released a new pop album since 1993’s RIVER OF DREAMS, a disc that hit No. 1 on the BILLBOARD charts, and has instead focused his attention on composing instrumental works.
He has remained active on the road, having toured for the better part of a decade on a co-bill with fellow piano man ELTON JOHN.
In 2006, he finally ventured out on his first solo tour of the United States in years. That outing proved so popular that Joel is staging a second trek.
Recently, Joel took the time to discuss the new tour and other subjects during a phone interview from his home on Long Island, New York.
Pop "Dinosaur" Billy Joel In Still In Big Demand
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