Billy Joel reveals brain surgery, says concerts gave him concussion-like damage

Billy Joel disclosed Wednesday that he underwent brain surgery to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus, saying doctors told him his rock concerts were effectively giving him a concussion every time he performed.

Billy Joel reveals brain surgery, says concerts gave him concussion-like damage

TL;DR

  • Billy Joel had brain surgery.
  • The surgery was to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus.
  • Doctors stated his rock concerts were effectively causing him a concussion each time he performed.