A street through Billy Joel's hometown may someday bear his name but a group of New York politicians are holding out for now.

The proposed honour for the Piano Man is being held up because it's not usually an honour bestowed on someone who's still alive.

A bill was introduced last year to name a stretch of road in Hicksville for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who still lives in the area.

Both the state Senate and the local Assembly need to approve the bill before the roadway can be renamed Billy Joel Boulevard.