Many fans are looking forward to watching Billy Joel for the final time this year as he was initially scheduled to perform in New York City for his last show. Unfortunately, the singer was forced to cancel his concert due to his health condition; what happened?
Taking to his social media accounts, the 73-year-old musician revealed that his doctors ordered him to conserve his voice due to a "viral infection."
"I must postpone my Monday, December 19th concert at Madison Square Garden to June," the singer wrote.
— Billy Joel (@billyjoel) December 18, 2022
He then offered an apology to those who were anticipating him, saying he was sorry for the last-minute announcement. Although he was hoping to be "closer to a full recovery" by his show, it didn't happen as he was still suffering from the illness.
Joel is now looking forward to seeing his fans next year and his show has been officially re-scheduled.
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Billy Joel Madison Square Garden Show Re-Scheduled Date Announced
His representative shared another statement on his official website, confirming that his team already got a re-scheduled date.
Fans will have to wait a little longer as his canceled show at Madison Square Garden will now be on Friday, June 2, 2023. Tickets that were purchased for the December 19 shows are still valid and will not be needed to be exchanged.
The statement concluded with a disclaimer, saying the re-scheduled date is "subject to change if it conflicts with a playoff game."
One fan commented on his official website, stating that they came from South Africa to watch Billy Joel live in the Big Apple.
"We have paid for the tickets and wont be coming back. Will we be refunded?" the fan wrote. As of this writing, the musician's team has not released a statement regarding ticket refunds.
According to Billboard, Joel's tour will resume as scheduled on January 13, 2023. The show will also be at Madison Square Garden as it is a part of his ongoing residency.
Per his official website, his next shows will be at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on January 27, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Valentine's Day, Fallsview Casino in Niagra Falls, Ontario, on February 25, and many more.
In addition, Joel will also collaborate with Stevie Nicks for a co-headlining tour on selected dates this year.
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