Legendary musician Billy Joel earned ‘cool dad points’ after treating his daughters to a Taylor Swift concert in Florida earlier this year. The 74-year-old Piano Man singer shared that he took his daughters, eight-year-old Della Rose and six-year-old Remy Anne, to see the Bad Blood songstress during her Eras Tour stop in Tampa. Joel, who is married to Alexis Roderick, admitted that he gained a level of admiration from his daughters for the special night out.
The music icon, who was recently honored at a Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame exhibition, shared memories of the concert, including pictures of his family enjoying the show on Instagram. He even expressed his admiration for Taylor Swift during the interview, comparing her to music legends The Beatles.
Taylor Swift, in turn, expressed her appreciation for Joel’s praise, admitting that his comments “broke” her brain. She added that she’s a huge fan of Joel, and expressed disbelief at hearing such kind words from the music icon.
In a heartfelt tribute to his daughters, Joel shared that spending time with his family is his priority when he’s not on stage. He expressed his love for being a stay-at-home dad and cherished the time he spends with his children.
Joel’s announcement of ending his almost decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden in 2024 comes as a bittersweet end to an era. The legendary singer reflected on spending time with his loved ones and daughters, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment it brings to his life.