Billy Joel suffered a fall during a Connecticut concert last week after performing a string of smooth moves.During his February 22 show, the “Uptown Girl” singer was showing off his showmanship before taking it a little too far. This happens after he recently postponed a performance
You can watch the video below. Just brace yourself, much like Billy Joel did.
Fans React To Billy Joel Falling On Stage
People flocked to the comments to express their concern over Billy Joel collapsing on stage. The post got over half a million views, and there are many that don’t want to accept that Billy Joel’s getting older.
due to a “medical procedure.”
Singing his 80’s hit “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” Billy Joel was recorded spinning, lifting, and tilting his microphone stand. His suave skill was mighty impressive. Even at 75 years old, Billy Joel still has it.
A fan was recording his performance and even captured the moment one trick caused him to lose balance. He attempted to throw the stand into the audience, but the momentum shook his balance. Collapsing to the floor in a mighty tumble, Billy Joel is last seen fully plastered on his back on stage.
It did appear that he managed to embrace the collapse and let himself spread out to minimize and embrace the impact. Such a full-on trip at his age is pretty precarious, and many online have expressed their concerns.
Although he still has the capabilities, such incidents could take him out of action for good. And that’s the last thing anyone wants. Maybe next time he should keep the stand on stage.