Billy Joel Says Live Shows Damaged His Brain Nerves, Shunt Surgery Aimed at Recovery
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Billy Joel reveals that his normal pressure hydrocephalus made every live show feel like a concussion and prompted him to pause touring; after initially declining brain surgery, he had a shunt implanted that improved memory and balance, with no tour return date set following his last full show in February 2025.
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