Earlier this yr, Billy Joel postponed quite a few live shows as a consequence of a then-unspecified medical situation. The musician and his crew have now canceled these reveals and revealed that Joel was lately recognized with a mind dysfunction referred to as regular strain hydrocephalus (NPH). “This situation has been exacerbated by current live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and steadiness,” Joel’s crew acknowledged. “Underneath his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing throughout this restoration interval.” See the complete assertion and the affected tour dates beneath.
Joel carried out two reveals in February earlier than suspending, and now canceling, his tour dates. All tickets for the canceled reveals will probably be robotically refunded.
Billy Joel:
Billy Joel has introduced that he will probably be cancelling all scheduled live shows following a current prognosis of Regular Stress Hydrocephalus (NPH). This situation has been exacerbated by current live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and steadiness. Underneath his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing throughout this restoration interval. Billy is grateful for the wonderful care he’s receiving and is absolutely dedicated to prioritizing his well being. He’s grateful for the assist from followers throughout this time and appears ahead to the day when he can as soon as once more take the stage.
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our viewers, and thanks for understanding,” mentioned Billy Joel.
Billy Joel:
04-26 Milwaukee, WI – American Household Subject *
07-05 Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium #
07-18 Bronx, New York – Yankee Stadium #
08-08 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
08-21 Queens, NY – Citi Subject *
09-05 Washington, D.C. – Nationals Park
09-20 Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium #
10-04 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium ^
10-18 New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome ^
11-01 Hollywood, FL – Exhausting Rock Stay
11-15 Detroit, MI – Ford Subject ^
03-14 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
04-10 Syracuse, NY – JMA Wi-fi Dome *
05-22 Salt Lake Metropolis, UT – Rice-Eccles Stadium *
06-06 Edinburgh, Scotland – Scottish Gasoline Murrayfield
06-20 Liverpool, England – Anfield
07-03 Charlotte, NC – Financial institution of America Stadium *
* with Sting
# with Rod Stewart
^ with Stevie Nicks
