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Billy Joel links loud concerts to nerve damage and surgery
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Billy Joel said doctors told him that playing rock ’n’ roll music very loudly felt like “a concussion every show,” damaging his brain nerves. He said this led to brain surgery and an NPH diagnosis.
WHO: Billy Joel
WHAT: Billy Joel said loud rock concerts damaged his brain nerves, leading to brain surgery and an NPH diagnosis.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Joel said doctors told him that very loud rock ’n’ roll playing felt like “a concussion every show,” damaging his brain nerves.
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