Billy Joel: Diagnosed brain disease-US singer canceled concerts

Billy Joel has to shorten because of a serious illness. The “Piano Man” suffers from a so-called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) or ancient brain pressure, as was announced on its official Instagram profile. The disease, which can cause equilibrium disorders, visual and hearing problems, has been tightened by recent appearances. Joel canceled all the upcoming concerts.

“I am sincerely sad to disappoint our audience and thank you for your understanding,” said the 76-year-old. At the medical advice, he currently undertakes therapy and will not occur for the duration of recovery. NHP is an illness in which nerve water accumulates in the brain. This leads to pressure on nerves that control different body functions and can cause a variety of neurological symptoms.

A specific schedule for a return to the stage was not mentioned. Already in March, Joel, who became world famous for health reasons, had already postponed with songs like “Piano Man” or “We Didn’t Start the Fire” for health reasons. In the previous July, after ten years and 150 concerts, the musician ended his legendary concert series in New York Madison Square Garden. For a decade he had performed there once a month, with the exception of Corona pandemic and because of illnesses.