Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

After being diagnosed with NPH, Billy Joel has ended the rest of his tour because the disorder is beginning to severely impact his movement. The famous 76-year-old had 17 shows scheduled in North

America and England, with big events planned at Yankee Stadium, Citi Field and MetLife Stadium. Since the untimely cancellation, Joel’s fans are worried about him and find it very emotional for his career.

According to the statement, Joel shared that his problems with balance, hearing and vision caused by the disorder were made worse by recent concerts. The statement said, “Recent concerts by this artist have added to these problems, causing issues with his hearing, vision and balance.

” His doctor directed Billy to receive particular physical therapy and avoid performing on stage for the duration of his recovery. Billy is grateful for the high quality treatment he gets and values making his health the first priority.

He sent a message to fans explaining: “I am truly sorry for not meeting your expectations and thank you for your patience.” All ticketholders will get their money back and no new rescheduling plans have been shared.

Cerebrospinal fluid building up in the brain’s ventricles and causing them to expand is the rare but serious condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. While the pressure inside the head is within a safe range, the extra fluid can disturb brain operation.

The Cleveland Clinic points out that because NPH has similar symptoms to conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, it can be mistaken for one of these problems. However, while many neurological illnesses are irreversible,

NPH is treatable and hasn’t progressed when caught and treated on time. Usually, a shunt is placed by surgery to remove extra fluid and take pressure off the brain.

It was during a concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut in February of 2025 that it became known about Joel’s health. Performing “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” Joel stumbled and wound up lying flat on his back after tossing his microphone stand to someone on the crew. He continued to sing, unfazed by what happened before. Fans were very concerned about the fall, but Joel avoided making any statements about it just then.

In March, after having to postpone eight shows, he said he would take a break from touring for four months to focus on fixing a “medical condition” that needed surgery and therapy. Back then, he said he planned to return to the stage on July 5 for a concert in Pittsburgh, sharing the headlining spot with Rod Stewart. Both lenders and borrowers are no longer getting input that helps them work better.

Joel’s full condition was not widely shared before today and it is still unsure if any past health troubles linked to his NPH. Nevertheless, his team understands that it is not safe and possible for him to handle shows at this stage.

This is a special and memorable time for one of the great American musicians. Even though he hasn’t issued a new pop album since 1993, Joel still regularly performs live. On July 2024, he acknowledged his ten-year era as a resident artist at Madison Square Garden when he performed for the 150th time and drew a full house.

Before the year was halfway through, he teamed up with musician and producer Freddy Wexler to produce his latest single, “Turn The Lights Back On.” The new track marked the first time he had released an original music in the studio since the 1990s and he first revealed it with a live performance at the Grammy Awards.

While “Turn the Lights Back On” was part of his repertoire in the spring, he stopped performing it when his health problems started to be more serious. While not releasing new records or frequent radio hits, Joel has earned one of the most solid and loyal fanbases, workings to make arenas and stadiums sell out every show. Italian Restaurant,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” — all songs that have attracted fans everywhere.

The planned summer tour was designed to feature his legacy, visiting cities across the US and Liverpool, England, where he had a gig lined up at Anfield Stadium. Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks and Sting were meant to be the main acts for a series of shows, but that plan had to be shelved by COVID-19.

Now that his tour has been called off, people are not sure what comes next in his career. Though Tom hasn’t said he’s going to retire, it seems that recovering will shape his future. Experts in medicine say that early treatment for NPH can result in positive outcomes in many cases. His team say Joel is determined to recover and is pleased with the support given to him.

Right now, fans are left taking a pause in what has been a fantastic fifty years. The Piano Man is spending some time looking after his health and people everywhere have recognized and supported his decision to do so. He won’t need to perform again to prove that he is regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of modern music