'I'm kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did,' the Grammy-winning singer shared in a statement.
He also expressed his appreciation for fans in his statement, saying, “I want to thank them for coming to our shows for this long. It’s hard to end, even at 150 lifetime shows. I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful thing that’s happened here.”
The “Piano Man” singer performed his first show at Madison Square Garden in December 1978. Then in 2006, he set his first record at the venue for “most consecutive performances by any artist” with 12 shows. In 2013, Joel was named the venue’s first-ever music franchise, and then the following year he began his recording-breaking run. During his residency, he broke several more records, including his own, for “most consecutive performances by any artist” with 13 shows in 2015, and “most lifetime performances by any artist” later that year with his 65th lifetime show. Banners hang in The Garden’s rafters to commemorate the historic moments.
“Billy Joel’s franchise run has made history – not only for Madison Square Garden, but also for the music industry overall,” said James L. Dolan, executive chairman and chief executive officer of MSG Entertainment. “150 sold out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement, and speaks to Billy’s extraordinary talent, beloved catalog, and dedicated fanbase.
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