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Billy Joel reveals he got brain surgery because he didn't want to lose his ‘marbles' Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia
Billy Joel performs at Tokyo Dome on Jan. 24, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Rolling Stone
Billy Joel Says Concerts Were ‘Causing Damage To My Brain Nerves’ Whenever He Played Live ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Sep 9, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description In an new interview, Joel reveals that he initially refused surgical intervention after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, and isn't sure when he'll tour again
New York Post
Billy Joel discloses he underwent brain surgery after scary new diagnosis: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Sep 9, 2026
New York Post's feed description The "Uptown Girl" crooner announced his brain disorder diagnosis in May 2025, but says he's following doctors' advice and prioritizing his health.
Variety
Billy Joel Says He Had Brain Surgery After His Diagnosis: ‘Don’t Worry About Me’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Sep 9, 2026
Variety's feed description Billy Joel says he is doing better after brain surgery helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with in 2025. On SiriusXM’s Billy Joel channel Wednesday, the singer talked about the surgery he agreed to after noticing “my balance was not good,…
NBC10 Philadelphia
Billy Joel reveals he got brain surgery because he didn't want to lose his ‘marbles' ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia) Published Sep 10, 2026
Same headline from 7 more outlets NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description Billy Joel performs at Tokyo Dome on Jan. 24, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
MLive
Rock legend undergoes brain surgery after frightening health decline ↗ (opens MLive) Published Sep 10, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets MLive's feed description Billy Joel revealed he underwent brain surgery after normal pressure hydrocephalus affected his memory and balance.
Fox News
Billy Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH diagnosis ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Sep 10, 2026
Fox News's feed description Billy Joel revealed doctors told him playing rock 'n' roll music very loud was like a concussion every show, causing damage to his brain nerves.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Billy Joel reveals why doctors told him to stop performing ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer) Published Sep 12, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description Billy Joel revealed he underwent brain surgery after normal pressure hydrocephalus affected his memory and balance.
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