I met Billy once also. Must have caught him on a good day. He wasn't drunk and seemed like a pretty nice guy. Based on that limited experience I'd have to say I like him. His music isn't my all time favorite but it's quite respectable IMO.
If you're a fan of Billy Joel
Hey all, we just got home from seeing "Big Shot - The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience". All I can say is MAGNIFICENT. We're still buzzing from this outstanding performance. If you're even a partial fan of Billy Joel's vast array of music, you have got to see this band. They're based in Long Island, NY and play at various locations there but also in CT, NJ, PA, NYC, etc. We caught them at the Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA which is a fabuluous facility for music. The soundstage, volume, and overall clarity I would say was close to being perfect. But again if you're a fan, GO !!