The Piano Man star was due to take to the stage at Anfield
17:46, 23 May 2025Updated 17:49, 23 May 2025
Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Billy Joel has cancelled his rescheduled concert dates, including a scheduled performance at Anfield stadium, due to a recent brain disorder diagnosis.
In a statement posted to his Instagram account, a spokesperson for the singer said: “Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapty and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.
“Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritising his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.”
Sharing his sadness over the cancellations, Billy Joel said: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”
The statement adds that no action needs to be taken to receive a refund as this will be done automatically.
The Piano Man star was initially due to take to the stage at Anfield on Saturday, June 21, 2025, one of just two exclusive performances in Europe this year. The concert was then rescheduled to June 20, 2026, but it has been confirmed this has been cancelled.
In his last performance on stage, he was performing his iconic hit ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me’ as he headed towards the end of the show. While performing the song, he traditionally twirls the microphone base in the air.
However, it took a turn as he fell on his back after throwing the microphone off the stage. A gig-goer at the event told the SWNS news agency the singer was “visibly thrown off” after he was helped up by his band.
They said: “He looked frail hobbling across the stage. At one point, he was using the microphone stand as a cane. I was really very concerned about him throughout the concert.
“Before he fell, I said to my friend ‘he’s going to fall’ and then he did. The venue gasped when he hit the floor. He definitely looked thrown off but somehow he managed to finish the show with a final song.
“When I was younger, I was a massive fan of Billy Joel, so this is very concerning.” The singer continued his set after the incident as he performed a final song behind the piano to bring the curtain down on his performance.
Since 2019 a total of seven artists have played 11 concerts at Anfield so far, with close to half a million people visiting Anfield and have boosted the local economy by more than £31 million.