“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,” Joel said in a statement on social media. “I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”

Billy Joel announced on his Facebook page Tuesday that he had to reschedule eight concerts due to a medical condition, with Joel needing time to "recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors."