Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Billy Joel Discusses Rift with Elton John and Health Concerns
Billy Joel and Elton John, who are both famous piano players, used to be friends, but they had a falling out.
It started when Elton John said in public that Billy Joel needed to go to rehab.
Billy Joel was hurt by this because he felt it wasn't true.
They didn't get along for a while because of it.
Also, Billy Joel didn't like that people compared him to Elton John and wanted to be known for his own music.
Recently, Billy Joel was diagnosed with a health condition and had to cancel some concerts.
Billy Joel discussed his past rift with Elton John in a new documentary.
The rift stemmed from John's public remarks about Joel's need for rehab.
Joel felt hurt by John's comments and the implication of alcoholism.
Joel also expressed discontent about being compared to John professionally.
Joel revealed he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled concerts.
- Who
- Billy Joel and Elton John.
- What
- Billy Joel discussed his relationship with Elton John and his health.
- When
- Recently, in a new documentary and in May when he announced his diagnosis.
- Where
- The documentary was released by HBO.
- Why
- To share his perspective on his relationship with Elton John and his current health status.
Billy Joel's Perspective
Elton John's Perspective
Rehab Remarks
Billy Joel's Perspective
Felt hurt by Elton's public comments regarding rehab needs.
Elton John's Perspective
Elton John's view was based on care and concern for his friend.
- Subject
- Billy Joel and Elton John
- Event
- Rift revealed in documentary
- Cause of Rift
- Elton John's rehab comments
- Joel's Diagnosis
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Concert Cancellations
- Due to health condition