{"id":2412635,"date":"2025-03-11T20:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/billy-joels-tour-paused-as-singer-battles-medical-condition\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T20:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:19:35","slug":"billy-joels-tour-paused-as-singer-battles-medical-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/billy-joels-tour-paused-as-singer-battles-medical-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Joel\u2019s Tour Paused as Singer Battles &#8216;Medical Condition&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbilly-joels-tour-paused-as-singer-battles-medical-condition%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2412635&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Singer Billy \u2062Joel is temporarily\u2064 halting his current \u2062tour\u200d for\u200d four months due\u2062 to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/legendary-florida-state-football-coach-bobby-bowden-dies-receives-praise-over-how-he-lived-life\/\" title=\"Legendary Florida State Football Coach Bobby Bowden Dies; Receives Praise Over How He Lived Life\">undisclosed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregons-new-secretary-of-state-democrat-caught-hosting-birthday-gathering-in-defiance-of-governors-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon\u2019s New Secretary Of State (Democrat) CAUGHT Hosting Birthday Gathering In Defiance Of Governor\u2019s Covid Orders\">medical condition<\/a><\/a>. This decision follows an incident \u2062in\u2062 which he\u200d fell\u200d onstage while performing at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Despite the fall, were he lost \u2062his balance\u2064 and rolled onto \u2062his back, Joel continued to perform for\u200d one more song. <\/p>\n<p>The \u2064tourS postponement affects eight shows, and\u200c Joel will be undergoing surgery\u200b and\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-the-military-sets-new-regulations-for-transgender-service-members-these-physical-and-mental-conditions-will-still-disqualify-you-from-enlisting\/\" title=\"After The Military Sets New Regulations For Transgender Service Members, These Physical And Mental Conditions Will Still Disqualify You From Enlisting\">physical therapy<\/a>\u2062 during the break.\u2064 He assured fans that he expects to make\u2063 a full recovery and \u200cplans to \u200bresume his tour \u2062at acrisure\u200c Stadium in Pittsburgh on\u200b July 5, 2025. In \u2063a statement, Joel \u200dexpressed regret over the postponement but\u2064 emphasized the importance of prioritizing his health.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200brescheduled shows are set for dates\u2062 in November 2025 and throughout\u200c 2026 at various venues across \u200dNorth America. Joel previously rescheduled a concert in\u200c Hollywood, Florida, and had undergone back surgery in 2021, which\u200c contributed to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">meaningful weight loss<\/a>. Looking\u2063 ahead, \u2064Joel\u200d is also scheduled to make history by performing in three major \u2062New York \u2064City-area venues over the\u200c summer, alongside renowned artists\u2063 like Rod \u200cStewart, Stevie Nicks, and Sting.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Singer Billy Joel is pausing his current tour for four months due to an undisclosed medical condition.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Joel fell onstage while performing at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/03\/11\/entertainment\/billy-joel-postpones-tour-due-to-medical-condition-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/billy-joel-warns-burglars-armed-now-bring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joel<\/a>, 75, lost his balance, fell and landed on his side then rolled onto his back. After the fall, he rose to perform one more song.<\/p>\n<p>Eight shows have been rescheduled &ldquo;due to a medical condition,&rdquo; &nbsp;according to a post on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEDoZTRGQD\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> account.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding,&rdquo; Joel was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-hater-bruce-springsteen-forced-cancel-shows-vocal-issues-wreck-concert-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rescheduled<\/a> shows will take place in the fall of 2025 and into 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The dates are: Nov. 15, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit; March 14, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto; April 10, 2026, at Syracuse JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse; May 22, 2026, at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City; 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; and a show with a date to be announced at American Family Field in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<p>In January, Joel rescheduled a Hollywood, Florida, concert because of a &ldquo;medical procedure,&rdquo; the Post reported. That show has been scheduled for Nov. 1.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, he underwent back surgery and later said he lost 50 pounds afterward.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I had back surgery early this year and the pain afterward was so bad I lost my appetite,&rdquo; Joel said. &ldquo;I embraced that, I said, &lsquo;OK, I won&rsquo;t eat as much,&rsquo; and I ate less and less and less and less and then there was just life aggravation and that tends to, you know, impact your appetite too.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Over the summer, Joel is scheduled to make history by performing at all three New York City-area venues in one summer, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Joel is scheduled to perform at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-fans-go-viral-trump-tribute-god-bless-america-yankee-stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yankee Stadium<\/a> on July 18 with Rod Stewart; MetLife Stadium on Aug. 8 with Stevie Nicks; and Citi Field on Aug. 21 with Sting..<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking forward to playing these iconic stadiums this summer &mdash; each holds personal significance to me,&rdquo; Joel said<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing like the energy of the crowds in New York, and sharing a stage with my friends, Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks, whose music always inspires me, is extremely rewarding,&rdquo; Joel said.<\/p>\n<p>Last July, Joel ended a 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden after 10 years of playing there once a month.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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According to the New York Post, he fell onstage while performing at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut last month. At 75 years old, Joel lost his balance and fell onto his side before rolling onto his back. Despite the fall, he managed to perform one more song afterward. Eight shows have been postponed &#8220;due to a medical condition,&#8221; as stated on his Instagram account. The announcement mentioned that the tour will be delayed for four months for him to recover from recent surgery and undergo physical therapy with medical supervision. Joel is expected to fully recover, with the tour set to resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025. He expressed regret over postponing shows but emphasized that his health must come first and looks forward to returning to the stage for fans&#8217; enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>The rescheduled performances are planned for late 2025 into 2026, including dates at various venues such as Ford Field in Detroit and Rogers Centre in Toronto. Earlier this year, he had already rescheduled a concert in Hollywood due to a &#8220;medical procedure.&#8221; In 2021, he underwent back surgery which led him to lose weight due to pain affecting his appetite.<\/p>\n<p>This summer, Joel is set for historic performances across three major New York City venues: Yankee Stadium with Rod Stewart on July 18; MetLife Stadium with Stevie Nicks on August 8; and Citi Field with Sting on August 21. He expressed excitement about playing these iconic locations alongside fellow artists who inspire him.<\/p>\n<p>Last July marked the end of Joel&#8217;s decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden where he performed monthly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2412636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Billy-Joel.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[51964,37092,35362,40181,51965],"class_list":["post-2412635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-billy-joel","tag-health-update","tag-medical-condition","tag-music-news","tag-tour-pause"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Billy-Joel.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2412635"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2412639,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412635\/revisions\/2412639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2412636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2412635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2412635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2412635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}