Billy Joel: Last News

The Piano Man is taking a break from performing!

Billy Joel will premiere on HBO this summer.Titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the new doc is directed by Susan Lacy – who created PBS’ American Masters series and has previously helmed HBO docs such as docs Jane Fonda in Five Acts, and Spielberg – and Jessica Levin, who produced those projects as well as The Janes.Per the longline, the upcoming doc will examine the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. It includes access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with one-on-one interviews.Lacy said of the project (via Deadline): “For those who think they know Joel’s story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise.

We’ll have to wait awhile for the Piano Man to sing us his songs.

Billy Joel has postponed his UK shows until next year due to health reasons.The iconic singer, songwriter and pianist initially shared details of his gigs back in September – confirming that he would be headed over to the UK for two huge headline shows. These included a stop at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield on June 7, followed by a show at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on June 21.For the former, it would mark his first time playing in the Scottish city for 46 years.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Billy Joel has postponed eight stadium concerts he was scheduled to do between now and July, citing an undisclosed “medical condition” and saying that his “health must come first.” The announcement said that the singer “is expected to make a full recovery” after a recent surgery. He will be undergoing doctor-supervised physical therapy as he recovers, it said.

Still Rock and Roll to Me when Joel seemingly got a little too ambitious and tripped himself up after throwing his microphone. The audience gasped in shock as the singer lost his footing and fell flat on his back, hard on the stage.Billy Joel was described by some fans as frail-looking during his show. But when he tumbled to the ground, his fans were left fearing the worst.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music R. William (“Bill”) Freston, a longtime executive at Columbia Records and a founder of the early digital radio service Click Radio, died in New York on Feb. 20 after suffering injuries in a fall on the Caribbean island of Bequia.

moved out of Madison Square Garden — ending his landmark residency at his hometown arena last July after 10 years, 104 sold-out shows and 1.9 million tickets scanned — but he’s not saying goodbye to the concert life. In fact, he’s announced a 2025 stadium tour that will have him making more NYC history.The 75-year-old legend will become the first artist to play all three stadiums in the New York area in a single summer: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx on July 18; MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug.

Vampire Weekend.After a sprawling nationwide trek in 2024, Ezra Koenig and co. are coming back for a second leg of their ‘Only God Was Above Us Tour’ this year.From May through September, the indie rock icons will headline amphitheaters and arts centers all over North America with special guests Geese and the Billy Joel cover band Turnstiles joining them on select dates.That includes a stop at Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 4.In addition to the international run, the group will also headline the Pasadena, CA’s Just Like Heaven Festival (May 10), Boston’s Boston Calling (May 23), Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo (June 15), East Aurora, NY’s Borderland Festival (Sept.

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Billy Joel and Sting will take the 7 train out to hit the Mets’ Citi Field for a one-night-only co-headlining gig.This concert marks the third Tri-state area stadium show for the 75-year-old Joel this summer.Prior to his night in Queens, the “Piano Man” is scheduled to swing into Yankee Stadium with Rod Stewart on Friday, July 18. Then, three weeks after that, he and Stevie Nicks will deliver the hits at MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert,” a concert film shot in Dubai that also includes documentary interviews with some of the stars and filmmakers the composer has worked with, will hit theaters globally starting March 19, Trafalgar Releasing announced Wednesday. The bulk of the 158-minute film will be performance footage of Zimmer and his band and orchestra playing selections from films like “Dune,” “The Lion King,” “Gladiator” and “Interstellar,” in locations including Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena and Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai.

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Adkins and Trace Adkins are joining the ESX Entertainment western Day of Reckoning which stars Billy Zane, Zach Roerig and Cara Jade Myers. Shaun Silva of TackleBox Films is directing.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music No matter how a person might feel about “Saturday Night Live”’s jokes or cast or host choices, there’s absolutely no denying that for the better part of the last half century, it has been the most consistently powerful platform in America for musicians, whether they’re superstars, rising stars or falling stars. Virtually every major artist has performed on it, and for musicians on the rise, it’s a sign that they have almost arrived, that they’ve attained enough popularity or curiosity or — perhaps most important — controversy for the show to take a chance on them.

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart just announced a one-night only concert at Yankee Stadium on July 18.This show classic rock fantasy will cement Joel, a Bronx native, as the only artist to have headlined at the old Yankee Stadium — the final game of which was played in September 2008 — and the new one.“We are thrilled to host Billy Joel and Rod Stewart this summer at Yankee Stadium,” Scott Krug, the New York Yankees Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer said. “Their timeless catalogs and impact on the history of rock and roll music cannot be overstated, and we expect a magical evening with them in the Bronx.”The last time Joel performed at the Yankees’ home field was on June 22-23, 1990 in the middle of his ‘Storm Front Tour,’ which stretched from October 1989 to March 1991.

Billy Joel performed a 28-song set for a packed UBS Arena and concluded the night with a five-song encore that went way after midnight.Now that the clock has officially ticked over to 2025, UBS Arena has quite a bit more exciting entertainment planned for this year.Of course, the Islanders will play all their home games on the venue’s ice but major comedians like Sebastian Maniscalco, Katt Williams, Gabriel Iglesias and Jeff Dunham will be dropping in, too.Country star Chris Stapleton is also slated to headline as is R&B queen Mary J. Blige. Monster Trucks and Disney on Ice are making appearances for the youngsters as well.So, if you want to catch a show — or three — at Belmont Park’s premier entertainment destination, here all the events coming to UBS Arena in 2025 that you won’t want to miss live.Runs Jan. 10-12Runs Feb. 7-9Featuring Shaggy, Sean Paul and Beres HamiltonFriday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m.HC Tel Aviv vs. the Jerusalem CapitalsSunday, March 23 at 5 p.m.Featuring Skeng, Spice, Kraff, Valiant and moreFriday, March 28 at 9 p.m.Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m.Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m.Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m.Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m.Featuring Grace PotterWednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 20Many iconic acts are also headlining at in New York City, Brooklyn and New Jersey this year.Here are just five you won’t want to miss live these next few months.• Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon• Deftones• Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band• Tyler, The Creator• Linkin ParkWho else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to find the show for you.This article

universally beloved Billy Joel hit — bizarrely calling the chart-topper she heard for the first time in an Uber “sinister.”In her initial post, Gen Zer @plumjae said she and three others were left in “dead silence” after hearing the tune on the car ride. No, it wasn’t Joel’s spookier song “The Stranger” or the downright depressing Vietnam War epic “Goodnight Saigon” — but the spunky “Uptown Girl.” The apparently troubling tune’s lyrics revolve around a blue-collar man working up the courage to woo a high society gal.At first, despite feeling “the most sinister vibes ever,” the Gen Zer didn’t remember the song’s name until later posting its music video, which showed Long Island’s pride and joy donned up as a musical mechanic.

AC/DC, Ringo Starr, James Taylor, Santana and Heart are all operating at the height of their rock and roll powers.Frankie Valli, Earth Wind and Fire, War, America and Ozark Mountain Daredevils dominate the Top 40.Somehow, a half century later, they’re all still going strong.In fact, a large number of artists that broke big before 1980 — sorry, ’80s music isn’t classic rock to us just yet — have continued their never-ending tours.However, some of our throwback favorites like Tommy James and the Shondells, Al Stewart, Grand Funk Railroad, Foghat and Iggy Pop are flying under the radar only having booked a few off the beaten path gigs this year.That’s where we come in. Our team got curious, dug in and found all the huge stadium runs, small casino treks, international jaunts, Las Vegas residencies and more from our favorite classic rock heroes that broke before the advent of MTV.And, trust us, we searched far and wide. No stone got unturned on this list.

Billy Joel has brought out legendary drummer Jason Bonham to perform Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ at his New Year’s Eve concert – watch footage of the show below.For his final show of the year, Billy Joel performed at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on New Year’s Eve (December 31). To mark the special occasion, Joel was joined onstage by Jason Bonham – the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham – to perform ‘Whole Lotta Love’.The performance came mid-way through Billy Joel’s set. Jason Bonham’s band – Jason Bonham’s Led Zepellin Evening had performed earlier in the night to open the show.“We’re going to bring a guest onstage and do this next song,” Joel said to the audience.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor America loves a parade. America also loves to learn from Oprah, to rock with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve and to belt out the hits with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. The list of the year’s top 25 most-watched entertainment specials is topped by NBC’s Turkey Day telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which hauled in 23.4 million viewers in Nielsen’s Live-plus-7 measure covering live viewing plus seven days of delayed viewing.

Madison Square Garden.From Dec. 28-31, Phish will return to the Knicks and Rangers’ home for four huge concerts — their 84th, 85th, 86th and 87th at the legendary venue. Other than Billy Joel, Trey Anastasio‘s jam band has performed at MSG more than any other artist.Best of all, each gig is completely unique making all four essential for hardcore Super-Phans.“It’s not like anything you’ve ever seen because it’s never happened before,” NY-based comedian and proud Phan Max Fine told the New York Post.