Slave to the Grave 26 Posted March 19, 2005 Billy Joel is looking pretty bad these days. He has just checked into rehab for alcohol abuse having suffered a bout of severe gastro intestinal distress. This is not his first rehab session, the last was in 2002. He has managed 3 car accidents in the last 2 years and has recently married a 23 year old, no doubt putting additional strain on his poor old ticker. A strong younger candidate for 2006 I think. There is a picture of him looking pretty rough here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted March 22, 2005 has recently married a 23 year old, no doubt putting additional strain on his poor old ticker. According to your link... But in 1997, he announced he would not write any more pop songs in the foreseeable future, concentrating instead on classical scores. I'd say that at his age, a new 23-year-old bride would be considered an absolute classic score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted March 23, 2005 I'd say that at his age, a new 23-year-old bride would be considered an absolute classic score. very good honez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eejit 9 Posted March 26, 2005 Billy Joel is looking pretty bad these days. He has just checked into rehab for alcohol abuse having suffered a bout of severe gastro intestinal distress. This is not his first rehab session, the last was in 2002. He has managed 3 car accidents in the last 2 years and has recently married a 23 year old, no doubt putting additional strain on his poor old ticker. A strong younger candidate for 2006 I think. There is a picture of him looking pretty rough here. It's pictures of her I'd be more interested in. Let's face it, his standards are pretty high; judging by how he slagged off Christie Brinkley anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 31, 2005 Billy can't handle pressure ! He's looking really rough in that picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted June 1, 2005 In that photo Billy looks just like Celine Dion's hubby. Look here for a comparison: http://celinedion.s5.com/celinerene.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 1, 2005 In that photo Billy looks just like Celine Dion's hubby. Look here for a comparison: http://celinedion.s5.com/celinerene.html Now why on earth would I want anything to do with anything that could or would relate in any way shape or form to anything related to that Canadian goose voiced horror known as Celine? Ugh! It just makes me old body shudder violently and viciously even thinking of her screech tearing across the airwaves. Go ahead just try to refute me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted June 1, 2005 In that photo Billy looks just like Celine Dion's hubby. Look here for a comparison: http://celinedion.s5.com/celinerene.html Now why on earth would I want anything to do with anything that could or would relate in any way shape or form to anything related to that Canadian goose voiced horror known as Celine? Ugh! It just makes me old body shudder violently and viciously even thinking of her screech tearing across the airwaves. Go ahead just try to refute me. Sorry for any offence caused .... but Billy DOES look like him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 1, 2005 No offense taken (except perhaps by some with my American Standard spelling). Now if only I could summon up the courage to click on that link. Now that I think on it, I'm not that fond of William Jasper Joel either. (Yes, I made up the Jasper part.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Neal at MatchstickCats.com Posted June 16, 2005 MatchstickCats the webcomic. They've done a Guns'n'Roses special, so any time soon Billy is bound to feature http://www.MatchstickCats.com In fairness, he never was pretty, even in his heyday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 16, 2005 (Sorry - got the quote function mixed up with the signature thing, or somthing...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 22, 2005 Yeah... Oh well. His music is the best. And as long as his music lives forever... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 14, 2006 MatchstickCats the webcomic. They've done a Guns'n'Roses special, so any time soon Billy is bound to feature http://www.MatchstickCats.com In fairness, he never was pretty, even in his heyday I never liked Cristie much --- but BILLY looked his absolute best when he was married to her !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 15, 2006 Yeah... Oh well. His music is the best. And as long as his music lives forever... A persons life will eventually end. A persons work may live forever' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted May 10, 2006 Joel was a boxer and - I think - was a good one. Does anyone know any more about his boxing career? Can't find much on the net beyond the fact he fought 22 times as a welterweight and suffered a broken nose once. In the unlikely event he shipped a lot of punishment back then the long-term fallout could be catching up with him now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 10, 2006 As long as we're needlessly resurrecting this thread, I'd like to wish the man a one-day belated It's OK Billy Joel, we know you didn't start the Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted May 10, 2006 CP man, this isn't a pointless resurrection - well any more than any Billy Joel related activity is pointless, but let's not get distracted down that road eh. I'm serious, Boxers age their brains and - like Muhammad Ali - can start to show it in late middle age. Joel was a serious fighter for a while but I can't get much information on how many beatings he took. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 10, 2006 CP man, this isn't a pointless resurrection - well any more than any Billy Joel related activity is pointless, but let's not get distracted down that road eh. I'm serious, Boxers age their brains and - like Muhammad Ali - can start to show it in late middle age. Joel was a serious fighter for a while but I can't get much information on how many beatings he took. Fair enough I suppose. To make amends, I tried a little research, but couldn't get any information either, not that I'm very good with Google, and I have my doubts that the UCSD Libraries have much on Billy Joel's boxing career. My desire to fight has died down after the morning. I'll never be Russel Crowe at this rate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted May 10, 2006 I'm guessing our Billy probably never strayed many miles from home in his fledgling fight career, hence the lack of detail on-line. I thought if he'd come a cropper as a punch bag for a serious fighter or two we might have something to clutch at. The depressive tendencies he seems prone to are sometimes seen in ex-boxers starting to show brain damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted May 9, 2012 Happy 63rd birthday, Billy! Only the good die young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted May 28, 2013 Great interview with the old lush here. Sounds pretty settled, so there's no chance of an imminent heart atack-ak-ak-ak-ak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted April 15, 2014 His daughter's taking up some of the "falling down on stage" slack from her old man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,205 Posted July 6, 2015 Gets hitched. http://www.people.com/article/billy-joel-married-alexis-roderick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulh85 101 Posted July 6, 2015 his new wife is due to give birth too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted October 19, 2017 Third baby for BJ at 68. It's a matter of trust.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
