Billy Joel Honored at Carnegie Hall as Stars Sing His Songs
An all-star night at Carnegie Hall celebrated Billy Joel with a Music Of tribute, as the star watched from the audience while his band served as the night’s house band; guests like Rufus Wainwright, Rob Thomas, Yola, Itzhak Perlman and Alexa Ray Joel performed Joel classics, Perlman joined on The Downeaster Alexa, Natalie Merchant sang Allentown, and the event raised over $2 million for music-education charities, underscoring his enduring legacy despite health challenges.