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Billy Joel brain disorder diagnosis and health decline
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 15
OCT 15 · Day 1
Billy Joel says he can't drive after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel is 77 years old.
Billy Joel is selling more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection through Gooding Christie's auction.
Billy Joel holds the record for the most sold-out shows of anyone ever at Madison Square Garden.
“My memory got better. My balance got a little better. My ability to function was better, and I realized, and the doctors told me this, because of my job, which is playing rock and roll music very loud, that it was giving me something like a concussion every time I did a show.”
BILLY JOEL
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OCT 15 · Day 1
Billy Joel gives rare health update and prepares to sell motorcycle collection
Joel describes his crown jewel motorcycle as a Moto Guzzi California Vintage 1100.
Joel intends to use proceeds from the sale to support the Joel Foundation.
Gooding Christie's will auction more than 70 motorcycles from Joel's personal collection.