Billy Joel has announced his final concert of the year at Madison Square Garden is postponed due to an illness.
The 73-year-old wrote on Instagram Sunday, "I’m disappointed to share that I’m under doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection so unfortunately, I must postpone my Monday, December 19th concert at Madison Square Garden to June."
MORE: Billy Joel calls Taylor Swift the Beatles of her generation: 'She knows music'He added, "I’m so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. Sadly, that hasn’t happened. I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.”
Joel did not provide further details on the infection.
— Billy Joel (@billyjoel) December 18, 2022
The show has been rescheduled for June 2, 2023 and all tickets for Monday's show will be honored that night.
MORE: Billy Joel reveals he paid band members their full salary during the pandemicJoel's next scheduled show is Jan. 13 at Madison Square Garden, as part of his ongoing residency there.
