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The moves come after he fell onstage at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville.
“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel wrote in an Instagram post. "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 extensive tour schedule, which was set to continue through November 2025, has been pushed back four months, during which time he will undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The nature of the surgery he had has not been released.
The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 5. View the updated schedule here.
The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand.
In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he threw the stand into the air. However, this exuberance resulted in a loss of balance, causing him to tumble to the stage floor.
Audience members quickly took to social media to share videos of the incident, sparking widespread concern and prompting discussions about the singer’s well-being.
Despite the fall, Joel appeared unharmed and continued with the performance.
The lifelong New Yorker has made headlines recently fo
Joel, who was born in the Bronx, moved to Long Island when he was a 1-year-old, growing up in Hicksville in Nassau County.
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