Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all 17 scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.
Under his doctor’s orders, Joel is said to be undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to stop performing while he recovers.
NPH is a brain disorder marked by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the center of the brain.
According to the hydrocephalus association, the disorder can affect areas of the brain related to walking, thinking and bladder control.
Back in March, Joel postponed eight stadium concerts he was scheduled to do through July, citing an undisclosed “medical condition,” and saying that his health must come first.
At the time, the announcement said Joel was expected to make a full …