Overview
- Joel told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday that he is currently not allowed to drive and that his neurologist advised him to stop performing because each show can have concussion‑like effects.
- The 77‑year‑old said he must undergo a series of medical tests before doctors can determine whether it is safe for him to resume live concerts.
- Joel disclosed he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus in 2025 and later had a shunt implanted, which he says improved his memory, balance, and daily function.
- He is preparing to sell more than 70 motorcycles at a Gooding Christie auction on Nov. 20–21 in New York, with proceeds directed to the Joel Foundation as he reduces riding for safety reasons.
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a cerebrospinal fluid disorder that can impair walking, balance and cognition, and treatment often requires a shunt plus rehabilitation, which explains why doctors are urging caution about loud shows and driving.