Piano Man hitmaker Billy Joel has opened up about his once-strained friendship with Elton John in a new documentary

Billy Joel Says Elton John Crossed a Line—And It Nearly Ended Their Friendship first appeared on Parade on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared. Last night, Jennifer stopped in Warsaw, Poland, on her Up All Night Tour.

Billy Joel is opening up about a tough moment with longtime friend and tourmate Elton John. In the second part of the new two-part HBO Documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," the "New York State of Mind" singer shared how John's public comments that he needed rehab strained their friendship.