Billy Joel hosts first live call-in show on SiriusXM, discusses health and music

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, American singer Billy Joel hosted his first-ever live call-in show on his SiriusXM channel. During the show, he reassured fans about his health, discussing his recent brain surgery for normal pressure hydrocephalus and noting improvements in his cognition and balance. He also talked about his music, including inspirations for songs, and expressed surprise about his band's upcoming performance without him. The event came days after a false death report about Joel appeared on Google, which was quickly debunked by his publicist.