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Billy Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH diagnosis

Thursday, September 10, 2026


Billy Joel stated that doctors told him playing loud rock music was comparable to sustaining a concussion at each performance, which caused damage to his brain nerves. Joel has undergone brain surgery and received an NPH (normal pressure hydrocephalus) diagnosis. The musician did not provide a specific date for when doctors made this assessment or when the procedures occurred.

Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/billy-joel-loud-rock-concerts-damaged-nerves-brain-surgery-nph-diagnosis

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