Article: Nine Lives of Billy Joel.(Arts and Lifestyle)

He's been a "Piano Man," an "Innocent Man" and a "Stranger." A crooner, a rock 'n' roller and a classical composer. He's seen the lights go out on Broadway, said goodbye to Hollywood and sailed on the "River of Dreams." And this week Billy Joel emerges from semi-retirement for the first of three shows at the TD Banknorth Garden.

It's been 12 years since Joel released an album of pop material, but the pride of Long Island has lived enough lives to earn a little vacation - for proof, look no further than his recent "My Lives" boxed set.

In honor of his Hub shows - Thursday, Jan. 30 and Feb. 4 - we take a look at some of Joel's many lives - evidence, ...

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