Billy Joel's stunning string of hits throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s permeated the consciousness of the musical aces who came of age during those years. Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds show off ivory-tinkling flamboyance that echoes the Piano Man's charisma; Grizzly Bear's melting falsettos and P!nk's cascading choruses can trace a shared lineage back to Joel's pop genius.