Billy Joel ends record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden
nypost.comBilly Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced at a press conference Thursday that the singer will end his record-breaking residency in July 2024.After 10 years, Joel, 74, will be “Movin’ Out” of the iconic New York arena.
The first of his final 10 shows will be on October 20, 2023.His final show in July 2024 will mark his 150th concert at the Garden, after playing a show there every month since January 2014 and performing 90 consecutive times.“There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel — and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” Mayor Eric Adams said at the press conference. “For more than 50 years, Billy’s music has defined our city and brought us together.
On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulations, Billy, on a historic run of sold-out shows at MSG, and thank you for a lifetime of bringing joy to us all.”MSG CEO James Dolan added, “Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history – not only for Madison Square Garden, but also for the music industry overall.” “150 sold-out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement, and speaks to Billy’s extraordinary talent, beloved catalog, and dedicated fanbase.
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