Billy Joel Says Hydrocephalus Is Keeping Him From Performing and Driving
Musician Billy Joel revealed in a recent interview that a health condition called hydrocephalus, which affects his balance, memory, vision, and hearing, is preventing him from performing and driving. He described the condition as causing a risk of concussions when…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 16, 2026 —
Musician Billy Joel said in a recent interview that hydrocephalus is preventing him from performing and driving. He is undergoing tests to assess whether he can return to the stage.
Joel described the condition as affecting his balance, memory, vision and hearing. He also said that performing presents a risk of concussions because of the loud music and stress associated with being onstage.
The interview’s date and outlet were not provided, and no timeline for the tests or a possible return to performances was specified. The information provided does not describe what tests Joel is undergoing or report their results.
Joel’s account links his current inability to perform with concerns about the effects of loud music and stress. His ability to drive is also affected, according to the interview summary. No further details about how long he has been unable to drive were given.
For now, Joel is assessing whether a return to live performance is possible through the tests he is undergoing. No decision about returning to the stage was reported.
Story summarized from the original created by Emily Van de Riet on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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