Billy Joel Postpones Excursion Dates Following Surgical procedure

Billy Joel has postponed his present excursion for 4 months because of an undisclosed clinical situation, it used to be introduced on Tuesday (March 11). The Rock & Roll Corridor of Repute inductee underwent surgical procedure just lately, and can use the time to get better and go through bodily treatment.

Joel, 75, is anticipated to make a complete restoration, with the excursion resuming at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5.  “Whilst I feel sorry about suspending any presentations, my well being should come first,” Joel stated in a observation posted to Instagram. “I sit up for getting again on degree and sharing the enjoyment of reside song with our superb fanatics. Thanks to your figuring out.”

The stadium excursion, which contains Joel steadily pairing with fellow legends Stevie Nicks, Sting or Rod Stewart, used to be slated to start out March 15 in Toronto.

It’s unknown if the surgical procedure used to be associated with the spill Joel took on degree Feb. 22 all through a display on the Mohegan Solar On line casino in Uncasville, Conn., whilst tossing his microphone all through  “It’s Nonetheless Rock and Roll to Me.” Joel temporarily recovered from the autumn, apparently unhurt, and completed the display.

The prolong is not going to impact Joel’s 3 New York Town-area summer season presentations, which can lead the Piano Guy to environment a document. Joel will play Yankee Stadium within the Bronx on July 18; Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., house to the New York Giants and New York Jets, on Aug. 8; and Citi Box, house to the New York Mets, in Queens, N.Y., on Aug. 21, making him the primary artist to play all 3 NYC-area stadiums in a single summer season. Stewart will sign up for him July 18, Nicks on Aug. 8 and Sting on Aug. 21.  

“I’m taking a look ahead to taking part in those iconic stadiums this summer season – every holds non-public importance to me,” Joel informed Billboard in early February. “There’s not anything just like the power of the crowds in New York, and sharing a degree with my pals Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks, whose song at all times evokes me, is very rewarding.”

See beneath for the rescheduled dates: