Arts & Entertainment

Billy Joel Ready to Rock Tampa

He's set to appear at the Amalie Arena in January.

Tampa Bay area Billy Joel fans tired of traveling to other towns to hear the piano man live can skip the commute this January.

Joel has announced a one-night stop in Tampa at the Amalie Arena. He’ll appear Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the general public go on sale Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at the arena’s McDonald’s Ticket Office, Ticketmaster outlets and via Ticketmaster.com. By-phone orders will also be accepted at 1-800-745-3000.

Joel is one of the highest-grossing musical artists in history, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. He’s famed for such hits as “Honesty,” “Uptown Girl,” “Movin’ Out,” and “You May Be Right,” among others.

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Tickets start at $39.50 and go up to $119.50. They do not include facility fees or service charges. To get advanced parking passes, visit Ticketmaster.com or other ticket office outlets.

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