Billy Joel's big moments in July: Alexis Roderick marriage, The Bridge Tour and more
July 1
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July 1, 2015: With his 65th concert at Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel broke Elton John's record at the venue.
July 4
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July 4, 2015: In a surprise ceremony held at Billy Joel's Centre Island estate, the singer married Alexis Roderick. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo presided.
July 16
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July 16, 2008: Billy Joel plays the first of two concerts at Shea Stadium, which marked the last shows at the Mets park that was demolished later that year.
July 17
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July 17, 1991: A Cold Spring Harbor park is named after Billy Joel. Joel's mother, Rosalind Nyman, is pictured with him at the event.
July 18
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July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays his second Shea Stadium show, with surprise guest Paul McCartney.
July 19
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July 19, 1980: Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" hits No. 1.
July 22
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July 22, 1994: Billy Joel plays the first of five shows with Elton John at Giants Stadium, as part of their first "Face to Face" tour.
July 22
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July 22, 2000: Billy Joel conducts a "master class" at Southampton High School at a benefit for the STAR foundation, an anti-nuclear group favored by his ex-wife Christie Brinkley. Here, Billy Joel attends the Long Island University, Southampton College graduation, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate in music at the May 21, 2000, ceremony.
July 26
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July 26, 1987: Billy Joel arrives in the Soviet Union for a landmark tour.
