Home / HealthHealthStuffHealthStuff·Sep 9, 2026·1 min readPiano man hitmaker Billy Joel opens up about brain surgeryThe Piano Man singer says surgery improved his memory and balance, but doctors warned performing loud rock shows could cause further damage.View original source — Stuff ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesEntertainmentVarietyEntertainmentSep 9, 2026 · 1 minBilly Joel Says He Had Brain Surgery After His Diagnosis: ‘Don’t Worry About Me’VarietyEntertainmentRolling StoneEntertainmentSep 9, 2026 · 1 minBilly Joel Says Concerts Were ‘Causing Damage To My Brain Nerves’ Whenever He Played LiveRolling StoneEntertainmentE! OnlineEntertainmentSep 10, 2026 · 1 minBilly Joel Gets Brain Shunt Implanted After Hydrocephalus DiagnosisE! OnlineEntertainmentE! OnlineEntertainmentSep 8, 2026 · 1 minBilly Joel Mourns Death of Former Bandmate Jon SmallE! Online
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