And so it goes, certainly.
Billy Joel is not going to be attending the Tribeca Competition opening evening world premiere of his documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” subsequent Wednesday, The Put up can solely reveal.
The Piano Man might be sitting out on his huge evening after revealing that he was identified with a mind dysfunction known as regular strain hydrocephalus.
“Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today’s announcement,” Tribeca Competition co-founders Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro mentioned in an announcement. “As a New York icon and world music legend, he has profoundly formed the cultural cloth of this metropolis and touched audiences world wide. We ship our love and full help and need him energy and a wholesome restoration.
“We’re deeply honored that this year’s Opening Night celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on New York’s cultural landscape,” the assertion continued. “This is the perfect moment to recognize a creative force whose work reflects the very soul of our city — and the heart of Tribeca.”
Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, “And So It Goes” options uncommon, beforehand unseen footage and candid, intimate interviews whereas charting the five-time Grammy winner’s rise from Lengthy Island to worldwide pop stardom. The documentary might be coming to HBO and HBO Max later this summer time.
Regular strain hydrocephalus is a mind dysfunction the place cerebrospinal fluid builds up contained in the cranium and presses on the mind, disrupting cognitive functioning.
As a consequence of his situation, the 76-year-old music legend additionally canceled all of his upcoming tour dates, which had been to incorporate a “Triple Play” summer time sequence of live shows in any respect three New York space stadiums: Yankee Stadium (July 18, with Rod Stewart), MetLife Stadium (Aug. 8, with Stevie Nicks) and CitiField (Aug. 21, with Sting).
An announcement posted on Joel’s Instagram final week defined that his situation worsened attributable to latest live shows, inflicting “problems with hearing, vision and balance.” The singer took a nasty fall throughout his live performance at Mohegan Solar in Montville, Connecticut, in February.
“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during his recovery period,” the assertion learn. “Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing 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.”
Joel added in his personal assertion: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”
However the excellent news is that, regardless of his prognosis, Joel apparently isn’t able to retire 10 months after transferring out of Madison Sq. Backyard, the place his historic month-to-month residency ended final July after 10 years, 104 sold-out exhibits and 1.9 million tickets scanned.
“He is happiest while performing,” a music business insider informed Folks Tuesday. “Music is, has been and will always be his life. He’s not ready to retire.”
On Monday, the Rock & Roll Corridor of Famer’s spouse, Alexis Roderick Joel addressed followers on her husband’s Instagram.
“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,” wrote Joel’s spouse of 10 years, with whom he has daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. “We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.”
Joel’s ex-wife and “Uptown Girl” muse, Christie Brinkley, and their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, have additionally been exhibiting huge like to the “Big Shot.”
“Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,” Brinkley, 71, wrote on Instagram Saturday. “I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh … but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational singalongs you’ve led.”
Alexa, 39, for her half, shared: “We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father’s health diagnosis. My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever known … and he’s entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.”
