Long Island's own Bill Joel is being forced to reschedule numerous dates on his current tour due to having to undergo unexpected surgery for what he referred to as a "medical condition," according to a post on his Instagram page.
The "Piano Man" singer, 75, will be postponing eight dates on his tour to allow for Joel to recover from an undisclosed ailment, with his doctors expecting him to "make a full recovery” following the procedure.
“The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors,” a statement on his Instagram page read.
Joel also issued a personal statement on the situation, expressing disappointment over the disruption of the tour for his many fans, but maintaining that his "health must come first."
“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," he said. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”
The news follows reports that Joel fell in February while performing at a concert at The Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Joel’s eight concert dates that will be rescheduled are as follows:
- Nov. 15, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit (featuring Stevie Nicks)
- March 14, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto
- April 10, 2026, at Syracuse JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse (featuring Sting)
- May 22, 2026, at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City (featuring Sting)
- June 6, 2026, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh
- June 20, 2026, at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool
- July 3, 2026, at Charlotte Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (featuring Sting)
- TBD at American Family Field in Milwaukee (featuring Sting)
Joel is expected to resume touring in July. All purchased tickets will automatically be valid for the rescheduled shows.