Famous People with Name Joel

Joel Futterman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Futterman: is an American jazz pianist and curved soprano saxophonist. He has appeared on more than 60 recordings as of 2009.A native of Chicago, Joel Futterman was influenced both musically and philosophically by Gene Shaw, with whom he worked with and studied for

Joel Patrick Skinner            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Patrick Skinner: is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former third base coach of the Cleveland Indians. Skinner was dismissed effective with the end of the 2009 season on September 30, 2009. He is the son of Bob Skinner, a National League outfielder in the 1950s and '60s. He is currently the manager of the Akron Aeros, the AA farm team of the Indians.

Joel Martin Zumaya            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Martin Zumaya: is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and known for his record-breaking fastballs.During home games at Comerica Park, Zumaya enters the game from the bullpen to the song "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix. For a time he entered to Slayer's "Raining Blood", but eventually returned to coming out of the bullpen to "Voodoo Child".[1]With the Tigers, he has most often been used as a middle relief pitcher and occasionally as a setup man, filling the innings after the starter has finished and before the closer has come in. Zumaya is a fan favorite for his intense, aggressive attitude on the mound and his 100 MPH fastball, which has topped out at 104.6 MPH. This was the fastest pitch ever recorded.[2] He also has a very good knuckle-curve that he uses as an off-speed pitch. He was among the primary reasons for the Tigers' bullpen success in 2006[citation needed], joining fellow rookie Justin Verlander on the resurgent 2006 Tiger team.

Joel Dalgarno            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Dalgarno: is a Canadian lacrosse player. He was an All-American at the Ohio State University from 2006 to 2009, leading the Buckeyes to an NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament appearance in 2008. Dalgarno attended Western Reserve Academy as a prep star, and

Joel Rosario            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Rosario: is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Raised on a farm where he regularly road horses, Joel Rosario attended jockey school for six months. He obtained his professional license at age fourteen and began riding at Hipódromo V Centenario in Sant

Billy Joel            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Billy Joel: is an American pianist and singer-songwriter. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973. According to the RIAA, he is the sixth best-selling recording artist in the United States.

Lawrence Joel            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lawrence Joel: was an American military veteran. He served in the United States Army in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. While serving in Viet Nam, as a medic assigned to 1st Battalion of the 503rd Infantry in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Joel received the Silver

Alexa Ray Joel            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Alexa Ray Joel: an American singer and pianist. She is the daughter of popular pianist, singer, and songwriter Billy Joel and his second wife, model Christie Brinkley.[1] Her middle name is in honor of musician Ray Charles.[citation needed] Alexa Ray Joel began writing songs at a very early age. Growing up in a musical household, she developed a gift for singing and songwriting and was always encouraged by her parents. Her deep love of music stems from as early as the tender age of two, when her father would sing and play nursery rhymes for her on the piano. Like her father, she pursued classical piano training for quite a few years before developing a knack for songwriting. She would soon find that her skills in classical piano provided a solid foundation for her songwriting.