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The upcoming documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” reveals details about Billy Joel’s early career, including his love affair with Elizabeth Weber, the wife of his bandmate Jon Small. The documentary explores the guilt and pain Joel experienced as a result, as well as the subsequent suicide attempts and forgiveness from Small. The documentary also touches upon Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and the uncertainty surrounding his future performances. Steve Cohen, the documentary’s executive producer, expressed hope for Joel’s return to the stage.
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**Billy Joel Documentary Unearths Love Triangle and Health Struggles**
**NEW YORK, NY** – An upcoming documentary, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max, promises to unveil a candid look into the life of the iconic “Piano Man.” The film reportedly delves into a tumultuous period in Joel’s early career, marked by a controversial love affair with Elizabeth Weber, the wife of his then-bandmate Jon Small.
According to the documentary, Joel, then in his early 20s and living with the couple, confessed his feelings for Weber to Small, leading to the dissolution of their band, Attila, and a period of intense guilt and self-destruction for Joel. The documentary reveals that Joel attempted suicide twice, with Small ultimately taking him to the hospital. Small eventually forgave Joel and Weber. Joel later married Weber in 1973, but the pair divorced in 1982.
The film also touches upon Joel’s recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder that has affected his hearing, vision, and balance. This diagnosis forced the 76-year-old to cancel scheduled concerts, casting doubt on his future performances. Steve Cohen, executive producer of the documentary and a longtime collaborator of Joel’s, shared his hopes with Fox News Digital.
“I always look at it as a gift when he walks on stage,” Cohen said. “If he feels like he wants to, you know, ‘play’ Billy Joel on stage again, we’re all gonna be there for him.” Cohen emphasized that Joel’s health and personal life, including his wife and young children, are his priorities.
“He’s got a great life. Like, he’s 76. He doesn’t have to do s—. And he’s giving the fans something in this documentary that they can enjoy more of. So, I don’t know, fingers crossed.”
“Billy Joel: And So It Goes” is a two-part documentary. Part one will premiere on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max on Friday, July 18, while part two will be released Friday, July 25.
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