Billy Joel health condition and return to stage

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1. 1 SeptBackground

   Billy Joel reveals he had brain surgery for hydrocephalus

   Billy Joel disclosed he had brain surgery for normal pressure hydrocephalus, a diagnosis that had earlier forced him to cancel his concert dates.

2. 1 OctBackground

   Billy Joel says doctors told him not to perform or drive

   In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Billy Joel said his doctors had advised him against performing and driving, and that he was selling his motorcycles.

3. 

   9 Nov

   Billy Joel announces a small Florida show despite doctors' warnings

   Billy Joel, 77, will take the stage at a Florida university on Dec. 14 for a student-only Q&A with a little music, weeks after saying doctors advised against performing.