![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/billy-joels-tragic-past-car-crashes-addiction-and-the-reason-he-stopped-writing-songs/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Billy-Joel-In-Concert-New-York-New-York.jpg&description=The Piano Man Billy Joel is one of the most respected entertainers in the world and as the talented artist gives up songwriting for good, we look at his tragic past that made him the person he is today The Piano Man Billy Joel is one of the most respected entertainers in the world, selling millions of records and captivating music-lovers for the past two decades. But despite his great success, the famous rock star has withstood many tragic life events including numerous car accidents, a battle with addiction, mental health struggles, and the ultimate decision to quit songwriting. When asked what he was most proud of, Joel previously said: "My ability to move on with life. I've had difficulties in my life, but it never stopped me from continuing," He adds: "Troubles with business didn't stop me from doing business. I have no bitterness about anything, even people who rip me off, I let it go. I'm content with that I'm happy. I'm having a happy ending." The Vienna singer faced his fair share of bad luck on the road - experiencing three crashes alarming fans over the past decade. In the early 2000s, Joel was involved in three different car accidents. The most recent took place in 2004 when the pop star's car crashed into a house in Long Island. Luckily, no one else was involved and he was able to walk away with just a cut to his finger. In January of 2003, Joel was driving his Mercedes Benz in Sag Harbor when he lost control and crashed into a tree. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital where he suffered minor head injuries. In June of 2004, Joel had another accident in East Hampton where hit a fire well and post. From this, he suffered minor injures and refused medical attention. There is no record of his Breathalyser test, but the singer checked himself into rehab the next week. Joel later opened up about his struggle with substance abuse - mainly with alcoholism. The singer checked himself into rehab twice during his career. In an interview with Parade.com, Joel expl){kind=link}
The Piano Man Billy Joel is one of the most respected entertainers in the world and as the talented artist gives up songwriting for good, we look at his tragic past that made him the person he is today
The Piano Man Billy Joel is one of the most respected entertainers in the world, selling millions of records and captivating music-lovers for the past two decades.
But despite his great success, the famous rock star has withstood many tragic life events including numerous car accidents, a battle with addiction, mental health struggles, and the ultimate decision to quit songwriting.
When asked what he was most proud of, Joel previously said: “My ability to move on with life. I’ve had difficulties in my life, but it never stopped me from continuing,” He adds: “Troubles with business didn’t stop me from doing business. I have no bitterness about anything, even people who rip me off, I let it go. I’m content with that I’m happy. I’m having a happy ending.”
The Vienna singer faced his fair share of bad luck on the road – experiencing three crashes alarming fans over the past decade. In the early 2000s, Joel was involved in three different car accidents. The most recent took place in 2004 when the pop star’s car crashed into a house in Long Island. Luckily, no one else was involved and he was able to walk away with just a cut to his finger.