Earlier this yr, Billy Joel postponed quite a few concert events as a result of a then-unspecified medical situation. The musician and his staff have now canceled these reveals and revealed that Joel was lately recognized with a mind dysfunction referred to as regular stress hydrocephalus (NPH). “This situation has been exacerbated by latest live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and steadiness,” Joel’s staff 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 total 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 might be mechanically refunded.
Billy Joel:
Billy Joel has introduced that he might be cancelling all scheduled concert events following a latest analysis of Regular Strain Hydrocephalus (NPH). This situation has been exacerbated by latest 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 superb care he’s receiving and is totally dedicated to prioritizing his well being. He’s grateful for the help 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 Discipline *
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 Discipline *
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 – Laborious Rock Dwell
11-15 Detroit, MI – Ford Discipline ^
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 Fuel Murrayfield
06-20 Liverpool, England – Anfield
07-03 Charlotte, NC – Financial institution of America Stadium *
* with Sting
# with Rod Stewart
^ with Stevie Nicks