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Billy Joel Surprises Pedicab Driver Playing 'New York State of Mind'

Reassuring fans of his recovery from normal pressure hydrocephalus, Joel continues physical therapy during a performance hiatus as his HBO Max documentary streams.

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Billy Joel performs onstage during the last show of his residency at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024 in New York.
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Overview

  • Joel captured the surprise on Instagram on July 21 when he rolled down his car window to greet a pedicab driver blasting his 1976 anthem.
  • The driver and his two passengers initially didn’t recognize him, then eagerly shook his hand and posed for photos.
  • Joel’s spontaneous street appearance follows his May announcement that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and paused his concert tour
  • He has described his symptoms as manageable and is undergoing specific physical therapy under medical guidance.
  • The first part of his two-part HBO Max documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" is now streaming, with the second installment due later this week.