Billy Joel’s upcoming tour dates have been canceled as the legendary performer seeks treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain, according to a statement released on said Friday.
The statement, posted on his Instagram page Friday, stated that Joel’s condition “has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.”
“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” the statement read. “Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.”
The statement added that Joel “looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.”
Damnit I got tickets for my wife and to see him and Stevie Knicks and now she’s crying…
Don’t worry, I’m sure Stevie Nicks will pull herself together before the show!
Wait. The wife is Stevie Nicks? What? But, yeah, Ms. Nicks is a veteran performer, and “the show must go on”, so I’m sure everything will work out.
It’s the old Reddit, or… um, lemmy-switcharoo!
Hold my mic im going in. Or something
if stevie doesn’t show, you could just blindfold your wife and kick a goat at a petting zoo. she’ll be none the wiser!
(joking - i LOVE stevie)
That’s fucking great lol