ICONIC American rocker Billy Joel has postponed his upcoming gigs at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium after needing surgery.
The 75-year-old Piano Man, who suffered a nasty fall on stage in February was set to perform two exclusive UK shows this year in the UK – Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield on June 6 and at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on June 21.
Billy Joel’s shows have been cancelled and rearranged for the same time next year[/caption]
After suffering a fall on stage, Billy has needed surgery and requires a recovery period[/caption]
However, after a fall on stage, and due to “a medical condition and surgery recovery” he has now been forced to postpone his first performances in the UK in 46 years.
In a statement, Joel said: “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first.
“I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”
The star is said to be taking the next four months off in order to recover from the surgery and seek the medical care and physical therapy he needs.
He is expected to make a full recovery and get back on the road in due course.
The rescheduled dates are a year later than originally planned, moving to Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Edinburgh, and June 20, 2026 in Liverpool.
Anyone unable to make the events will be able to request a refund.
The cancelled announcement comes just weeks after Joel, famed for tracks including Uptown Girl, Vienna and We Didn’t Start The Fire, suffered a nasty fall while on stage.
During a show at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut in February, Joel was filmed throwing his microphone as he fell over on the stage.
Losing his footing, Joel fell on his back as he crashed to the ground, with his band quickly rushing to check he was OK.
After regaining his balance, Billy soon got back into the groove and continued his performance, remaining in good spirits.
However, attendees noticed he was “hobbling” and at one point used his microphone stand to keep himself propped up.
His tour is expected to resume on July 5, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, US.
Billy’s team made the announcement via his social media on Tuesday[/caption]
Billy was performing in Connecticut when he hit the floor, landing on his back[/caption]
Billy Joel is famed for his larger-than-life shows and surprise guests[/caption]
