Billy Joel made a stunning comeback to the stage, performing two songs in front of a captivated crowd in Florida on Friday. The 76-year-old music icon delivered his first live performance since revealing he has been living with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a type of brain disorder.
Joel took the stage at a village amphitheater alongside Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles, accompanied by his wife Alexis Roderick and their two daughters, Della and Remy. The surprise appearance was met with enthusiasm from the crowd, who were eager to see their beloved artist perform live again.
During the show, Joel performed "We Didn't Start the Fire" and "Big Shot," while his daughters danced beside him. In a brief conversation with the audience, he jokingly said he wasn't planning on working that night, according to reports from The Palm Beach Post.
Joel's performance marked his first time back onstage since revealing his NPH diagnosis in May 2025. He had previously canceled all scheduled concerts to undergo physical therapy and manage his symptoms. His last full concert took place in February 2025.
NPH is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the skull, putting pressure on the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The condition can affect thinking, memory, balance, and movement, and is often treated with a surgically implanted shunt to drain excess fluid. Joel had previously spoken about his ongoing struggles with the condition, saying it's "not fixed" and that he's still working to manage its effects.
Despite his condition, Joel seemed to be in good spirits during his performance, joking about feeling like he was on a boat due to his balance issues. The surprise appearance has left fans overjoyed, and videos of the show are now available on YouTube for all to see.
Joel took the stage at a village amphitheater alongside Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles, accompanied by his wife Alexis Roderick and their two daughters, Della and Remy. The surprise appearance was met with enthusiasm from the crowd, who were eager to see their beloved artist perform live again.
During the show, Joel performed "We Didn't Start the Fire" and "Big Shot," while his daughters danced beside him. In a brief conversation with the audience, he jokingly said he wasn't planning on working that night, according to reports from The Palm Beach Post.
Joel's performance marked his first time back onstage since revealing his NPH diagnosis in May 2025. He had previously canceled all scheduled concerts to undergo physical therapy and manage his symptoms. His last full concert took place in February 2025.
NPH is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the skull, putting pressure on the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The condition can affect thinking, memory, balance, and movement, and is often treated with a surgically implanted shunt to drain excess fluid. Joel had previously spoken about his ongoing struggles with the condition, saying it's "not fixed" and that he's still working to manage its effects.
Despite his condition, Joel seemed to be in good spirits during his performance, joking about feeling like he was on a boat due to his balance issues. The surprise appearance has left fans overjoyed, and videos of the show are now available on YouTube for all to see.
Oh man I'm still on cloud nine after watching that! Billy Joel really proved everyone wrong with that comeback 
he seems like a total rockstar even with NPH! His daughters dancing alongside him was just too cute 
I'm so hyped for more concerts and performances from him in the future. Can't wait to see what else he has in store for us! 
Billy Joel is back and better than ever!!! 
I mean, 76 and still killing it on stage? Mind blown! 
His daughters dancing alongside him was pure perfection 
. And can we talk about how adorable he looked with his wife Alexis in the crowd? 
It's clear he's been taking care of himself ( sorta 
) since revealing his NPH diagnosis back in May. I'm living for this comeback! 
His sense of humor about feeling unsteady on stage had me dying 
It's amazing to see him back on stage, performing for his fans, despite dealing with NPH. I mean, can you imagine how tough it must be to manage your brain health and still rock out like that? 
It shows that even when life gets tough, we can still find ways to laugh and have fun. The fact that his daughters were dancing alongside him added an extra layer of joy to the performance - I'm sure they're super proud to be a part of his comeback! 
& that joke about the boat lol genius! 
anyway can't wait to see what other musical surprises 2025 has in store 
anyone seen the vid of him doing "we didn't start the fire" with his girls? adorable! 
I mean, living with NPH is no joke, but he's still rocking out like it's 1999 
. NPH must be super tough, but he seems to be handling it pretty well considering 
. I love how he joked about his balance issues 
! can't wait for more updates on his future shows 
