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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel speaks out on diagnosis, canceling concerts
Billy Joel is speaking out after pressing pause on all future performances. The prolific songwriter and pianist known for anthems like "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time" announced May 23 that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that can affect a person's balance, hearing and more. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel wrote in a statement on his Instagram alongside the news that all upcoming performances would be canceled. Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder cancels all upcoming concerts The move will erase over a dozen scheduled concerts from the books, as stadium shows from New York to Florida to Washington D.C. are canceled. In the same Instagram post, representatives for Joel explained that the rigor of touring had worsened the singer's condition. What happens to Billy Joel concert tickets? What we know about refunds This is not the first time the "Piano Man" singer has pushed back shows amid health concerns. In March, Joel delayed eight concerts to undergo surgery. "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," he said in a statement at the time. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." Part of a generation of rockers who have extended their greatest hits through ambitious tours well into their 70s, Joel's act is no light work for the body. He belts, pounds down on piano keys, and rises from the bench for rousing renditions of his more raucous songs like "We Didn't Start the Fire." Billy Joel has normal pressure hydrocephalus. What is that, and what are symptoms? Concluding a record-breaking 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in July, Joel told USA TODAY that the energy he gets from a stage performance is unmatched. "I'm going to miss doing it a lot," he said. "I love it. The band loves it. The crowd is a New York-crazy crowd. The minute you walk on stage, you're aware they're rooting for you. The only way you could mess up that gig is to try to screw it up." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Melissa Ruggieri This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Billy Joel breaks silence on brain disorder diagnosis: What he's said
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel postpones 8 concerts to recover from surgery: 'My health must come first'
The Piano Man has to push off several of his 2025 tour dates. Billy Joel announced on his Facebook page Tuesday that he had to reschedule eight concerts due to a medical condition, with Joel needing time to "recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." Joel, 75, is expected to make a full recovery, according to the statement, and dates that had been scheduled this year from July 5 on will proceed as planned. "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel said in a statement. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." More details on Joel's health weren't provided, but he had a scare last month after falling on stage during a concert in Connecticut. At the time, he was able to recover and continue performing. Billy Joel on the 'magic' and 'crazy crowds' of Madison Square Garden ahead of final show New dates have been announced for seven of Joel's rescheduled concerts, which will first pick up in November in Detroit and span through at least early July 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. But the April 26 concert that had been scheduled for American Family Field in Milwaukee has yet to be rescheduled. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates, and refunds for first-hand tickets will be available. Joel previously postponed a show at Florida's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in January "because of a medical procedure." The concert was rescheduled for November. Billy Joel talks 100th MSG show, getting to 'hang out' with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran "I'm disappointed to share that I must postpone my concert at Hard Rock Live," he said at the time. "I appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone in November." The "Uptown Girl" singer wrapped his residency at Madison Square Garden in July after 10 years. "I'm going to miss doing it a lot," Joel told USA TODAY last year. "I love it. The band loves it. The crowd is a New York-crazy crowd. The minute you walk onstage you're aware they're rooting for you. The only way you could mess up that gig is to try to screw it up." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Melissa Ruggieri This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Billy Joel postpones 8 concerts due to medical condition
USA Today
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Billy Joel postpones 8 concerts to recover from surgery: 'My health must come first'
Billy Joel postpones 8 concerts to recover from surgery: 'My health must come first' Show Caption Hide Caption Christie Brinkley dances as Billy Joel performs 'Uptown Girl' Billy Joel's muse and original "Uptown Girl" Christie Brinkley, danced as he performed the song he wrote about her. The Piano Man has to push off several of his 2025 tour dates. Billy Joel announced on his Facebook page Tuesday that he had to reschedule eight concerts due to a medical condition, with Joel needing time to "recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." Joel, 75, is expected to make a full recovery, according to the statement, and dates that had been scheduled this year from July 5 on will proceed as planned. "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel said in a statement. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." More details on Joel's health weren't provided, but he had a scare last month after falling on stage during a concert in Connecticut. At the time, he was able to recover and continue performing. Billy Joel on the 'magic' and 'crazy crowds' of Madison Square Garden ahead of final show New dates have been announced for seven of Joel's rescheduled concerts, which will first pick up in November in Detroit and span through at least early July 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. But the April 26 concert that had been scheduled for American Family Field in Milwaukee has yet to be rescheduled. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates, and refunds for first-hand tickets will be available. Joel previously postponed a show at Florida's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in January "because of a medical procedure." The concert was rescheduled for November. Billy Joel talks 100th MSG show, getting to 'hang out' with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran "I'm disappointed to share that I must postpone my concert at Hard Rock Live," he said at the time. "I appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone in November." The "Uptown Girl" singer wrapped his residency at Madison Square Garden in July after 10 years. "I'm going to miss doing it a lot," Joel told USA TODAY last year. "I love it. The band loves it. The crowd is a New York-crazy crowd. The minute you walk onstage you're aware they're rooting for you. The only way you could mess up that gig is to try to screw it up." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Melissa Ruggieri
