In this Oct. 15, 2013 file photo, Alexis Roderick, left, and Billy Joel arrive at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 12th Annual “An Enduring Vision” benefit gala in New York. Joel and his wife, Alexis, announced the birth of their first daughter together, Della Rose. A representative for the 66-year-old singer confirmed the baby was born at 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2015. Joel married Roderick in a surprise ceremony at the couples annual July 4 party. AP
NEW YORK CITY— Billy Joel and wife Alexis Roderick are the parents of a baby girl.
A representative for the 66-year-old singer confirmed that Della Rose was born early Wednesday morning in New York. The couple married during a surprise ceremony on July 4 at Joel’s home on Long Island.
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This is his first child with the 33-year-old Alexis. He has another daughter with previous wife Christie Brinkley.
Last month, the Piano Man set a record for most performances by a single artist at New York’s Madison Square Garden with 65 shows.