The Love Affair that Shook Billy Joel's Life: A Dark Period Revealed in His Documentary
Billy Joel remains stationed at the precipice - Billy Joel found himself at the precipice.
Step inside the life of Billy Joel, the iconic Piano Man, as he unfolds an intriguing chapter in his new documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The 76-year-old musician opens up about a turbulent period in his life riddled with deceit, guilt, and a love triangle.
The Love Triangle
Joel shares how he succumbed to feelings for Elizabeth Weber, then the wife of Jon Small, his best friend and bandmate, in his younger days. The trio had a close-knit bond, even living together and raising a son.
In the documentary, Weber reveals that she and Joel spent much time together before Small discovered the affair. The affair reached its climax when Joel confessed to his friend, "I'm in love with your wife." This confession marked the end of their friendship and the disbanding of their band.
Guilt and Despair
In the documentary, Joel admits he felt riddled with guilt, stating, “I was in love with a woman, and got a punch in the nose that I deserved. Jon was very angry. I was very angry.” Joel seemed to spiral downwards, confessing to homelessness, sleeping in laundromats, and considering suicide.
Joel's sister, Judy Molinari, shares that Joel was in a coma for days following his first suicide attempt. It was Small who brought Joel to the hospital after a second attempt. "Even though our friendship ended, Jon saved my life," Joel says. He then sought help.
Health Concerns and Canceled Concerts
Recently, concerns about Joel's health have arisen among his fans, as he has had to cancel all scheduled concerts. Joel suffers from normal pressure hydrocephalus, or age-related hydrocephalus, which has worsened after his performances, causing hearing, vision, and balance problems. On doctors' orders, Joel is now undergoing specialized physical therapy.
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In the documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, Billy Joel discusses an affair he had with Jon Small's wife, Elizabeth Weber, which led to the disintegration of their friendship and band. Later in life, Joel faced health issues, including canceling all scheduled concerts due to normal pressure hydrocephalus.
The affair between Billy Joel and Elizabeth Weber, his best friend's wife, is one of the darker chapters of the Piano Man's life, recounted in the Tribeca Film Festival documentary. His health concerns, such as normal pressure hydrocephalus, have also affected his career, prompting him to undergo specialized physical therapy.
