Billy Joel turned 76 on May 9, and friends and family spent the day sharing well wishes with The Piano Man. He’s spent decades entertaining millions, including a record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden that lasted more than 10 years and 150 shows. Billy Joel is the consummate entertainer, but recently, he’s had to put his health first. In March, the singer announced on his website that he was postponing shows due to a “medical condition.” He planned to hit the stage again on July 5 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding,” Billy Joel shared.
Billy Joel’s Wife Gave An Update On His Health
Alexis Roderick Joel spoke about Billy Joel’s health during a recent interview with Fox News Digital.
“He’s doing well. It’s funny, I was just having this conversation the other day. He’s going to be 76. And I don’t think of him that way. People don’t think of him in that way, but he is. And he’s been doing this job nonstop for 15 years — just this recent run,” Alexis said.
She added that show business requires a lot of scheduling, and sometimes things get in the way.
“With the exception of COVID, he’s been working every two weeks for 15-plus years—and it’s a lot. At 75, 76, there comes a time where you can’t always plan out everything you need to do a year and a half in advance, you know? And that’s how long these schedules are. That’s when you’re booking things. You’re booking it that long prior, Alexis dais.”
Alexis said Billy Joel cares for his health, and a little setback won’t discourage him.
“In the grand scheme of things, he’s a healthy person, and he’s well and working on himself, trying to get better and do what he has to do medically. So it’s important, you know, we need him around so he has to do what he has to do,” Alexis said.
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