Alexander Joel helps with this 12th question from our Nuremberg series, which is described here in its literal translation from German: “During your 2-year tour, were there any problems with the band and your relationship with the band, and were there any screw-ups with saxophone players?” Billy dives into the deeper essence of the question, which concerns his role in the band, the dynamics of a band on the road, and his “theory of mistakes.” He covers a lot of ground here, referencing The Rolling Stones, Vladimir Horowitz, and the sagest advice of jazz great, Stan Getz.

In this 11th question from our Nuremberg series, Billy is asked about his opinion of Garth Brooks, circa 1995, and Garth’s cover of his song "Shameless." The question sparks a recollection that reaches back to Billy’s first impressions of country music (which he sets to music), his appreciation of country artists Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt, and the influence of the great Ray Charles on his vocal style. It is another long answer to a short question, but well worth the visit on BillyJoel.com. Watch this in the video below and view more clips from our Billy Joel "Questions & Answers" lecture series!

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the documentary THE LOVE WE MAKE, which chronicles Paul McCartney's journey through the streets of New York in the aftermath of the World Trade Center's destruction will be previewed at select theaters across the country on September 8th.

In this new video from the New York Daily News, Billy talks about cafe racer motorcycles and his hatred of choppers. Billy recently gave this interview while speaking at a party for Moto Guzzi at his 20th Century Cycles shop in Oyster Bay, N.Y. The clip also features some shots of Billy's bike collection.

Billy discusses the creative use of “sadness and euphoria,” constant currents in his life and work, explored here with this 7th question from our Nuremberg series. He was asked to play a song, and folded two questions into one, with a solo performance of “Summer, Highland Falls,” followed by an explanation of the song’s creative context.