Overview
- Joel told Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast that he “feels fine” but still experiences significant balance problems, likening it to “being on a boat.”
- He confirmed his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis remains unresolved and is “still being worked on” under medical supervision.
- Joel canceled 17 tour dates across North America and England in May after hearing, vision and balance issues led doctors to advise a recovery break.
- The first part of his two-part HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes premiered July 18, with its second installment set for July 25.
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus involves cerebrospinal fluid buildup pressing on the brain and can mimic dementia but often proves treatable with early intervention and therapy.