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Billy Joel at the Garden: Scenes From a Celebration
Billy Joel performed the final show of his 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, his 150th performance at the venue overall and the most for any performer there. The Times was on hand to capture the moments leading up to the …
Billy Joel performed the final show of his 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, his 150th performance at the venue overall and the most for any performer there. The Times was on hand to capture the moments leading up to the concert, which amounted to a victory lap.
Joel and his band after soundcheck on Thursday afternoon, hours before the performance.
At soundcheck, Joel went over a setlist that drew from his five-decade career.
Joel’s daughters Della and Remy joined him onstage after soundcheck.
One fan opted to play Billy Joel songs outside the arena.
Fans posed for photos inside the arena …
… and outside, too.
Concertgoers were encouraged to write messages for Joel.
A banner to celebrate Joel’s 150th performance at the Garden was raised during the concert.
