Watch Axl Rose Sing With Billy Joel at Final MSG Residency Show

Billy Joel Brings Out Axl Rose for Final Show of MSG Residency

On Thursday night, Billy Joel brought out a special musical guest at the final show of his Madison Square Garden residency in New York City: Axl Rose. The Guns N’ Roses singer appeared a little later in Joel’s 25-song set, performing covers of Wings’ "Live and Let Die" and AC/DC’s "Highway to Hell."

The Show

Joel, of course, performed several of his best-known songs, including "New York State of Mind," "Allentown," "Vienna," "Uptown Girl" and plenty more. You can view a complete set list, plus videos of Joel and Rose, below.

Billy Joel’s MSG Residency

Joel’s MSG residency may be over, but he does not plan to stop performing. He currently has concerts scheduled through the fall, including a show with Rod Stewart in Cleveland, and three with Sting in St. Louis, San Antonio, and Las Vegas.

Joel’s Future Plans

Joel’s MSG residency may be over, but he does not plan to stop performing. He currently has concerts scheduled through the fall, including a show with Rod Stewart in Cleveland, and three with Sting in St. Louis, San Antonio, and Las Vegas.

Set List

1. "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)"
2. "Pressure"
3. "The Entertainer"
4. "Zanzibar"
5. "Vienna"
6. "My Life"
7. "An Innocent Man"
8. "The Downeaster ‘Alexa’"
9. "Don’t Ask Me Why"
10. "New York State Of Mind"
11. "Allentown"
12. "This Is The Time"
13. "Live and Let Die" (Wings cover with Axl Rose)
14. "Highway to Hell" (AC/DC cover with Axl Rose)
15. "Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)"
16. "Only The Good Die Young"
17. "The River Of Dreams"
18. "Nessun dorma" (Giacomo Puccini cover)
19. "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"
20. "Piano Man"
21. "We Didn’t Start The Fire"
22. "Uptown Girl"
23. "It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me"
24. "Big Shot"
25. "You May Be Right" (with Axl Rose)

Conclusion

Billy Joel’s MSG residency may be over, but it’s clear that the Piano Man is still going strong. With a career spanning over 50 years, Joel has cemented his place as one of the greatest rock musicians of all time. His ability to bring out special guests like Axl Rose for his final show is a testament to his enduring popularity and influence.

FAQs

Q: How many shows did Billy Joel perform at Madison Square Garden?
A: Billy Joel performed 150 shows at Madison Square Garden.

Q: Who was the special guest at Billy Joel’s final show of his MSG residency?
A: Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N’ Roses, was the special guest at Billy Joel’s final show of his MSG residency.

Q: What songs did Billy Joel and Axl Rose perform together?
A: Billy Joel and Axl Rose performed covers of Wings’ "Live and Let Die" and AC/DC’s "Highway to Hell" together.

Q: What is Billy Joel’s next tour?
A: Billy Joel currently has concerts scheduled through the fall, including a show with Rod Stewart in Cleveland, and three with Sting in St. Louis, San Antonio, and Las Vegas.

Q: How can I watch videos of Billy Joel and Axl Rose’s performance?
A: You can view videos of Billy Joel and Axl Rose’s performance on the Ultimate Classic Rock website.