US EditionBilly Joel Surprises Fans with First Live Performance Since Brain Disorder Diagnosis
- On Friday , Billy Joel surprised fans by performing two songs with Turnstiles at the Wellington Amphitheater in Wellington, Florida.
- Following a May 2025 diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel canceled scheduled concerts on May 23, and a statement said `This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance` and doctors advised physical therapy.
- Walking onstage with a cane, Joel wore a winter jacket and black cap, sat at the keyboard, and quipped, `I wasn't planning on working tonight`, while daughters Della Joel and Remy Joel danced beside him.
- Video and reports show his voice remained strong and fans at Wellington's 30th‑anniversary celebration sent him off with chants of `Bill-y` and expressed gratitude for the brief appearance.
- With a career spanning more than 50 years and a last full concert in February 2025, Alexa Ray, daughter, said Billy Joel is committed to a full recovery while normal pressure hydrocephalus can be treated with a surgically implanted shunt.
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Legendary 80s and 90s singer surprises fans onstage amid brain diagnosis
The iconic Bill Joel, the “piano man” who’s been performing to crowds for more than six decades — and the legendary entertainer who’s sold more than 160 million records worldwide — recently returned to the stage after being diagnosed with a serious brain condition during the spring of last year.
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Billy Joel surprises fans with first live performance since brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel kicked off the New Year with a surprise performance in Florida — his first since having to cancel a string of shows in 2025 due to a neurological condition. The 76-year-old “Piano Man” returned to form on Friday night at an amphitheater in Wellington, Fla., where he hopped onstage to play “Big Shot” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire” as part of the village’s 30th anniversary celebration, according to video published by TMZ. The footage al…
Billy Joel Returns to Stage with Surprise Performance After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
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