Hold onto your piano benches, music lovers! HBO just dropped a bombshell: a two-part documentary about the legendary Billy Joel is coming this summer, and insiders say it’s packed with jaw-dropping revelations, never-before-seen footage, and the untold story of the man behind Piano Man.
Titled Billy Joel: The Last Rockstar (working name), the documentary promises to peel back the curtain on Joel’s meteoric rise, his sudden 30-year hiatus from pop music, and his explosive comeback that’s still making waves. Directed by a Grammy-winning team, the film spans decades of Joel’s life, featuring raw interviews with the star himself, ex-bandmates, family, and A-list collaborators who’ve stayed silent—until now.
So, what’s the tea?
Part one dives into Joel’s gritty New York roots, his battle with industry sharks, and how hits like Uptown Girl and We Didn’t Start the Fire almost didn’t happen. But part two? That’s where things get spicy. Sources hint at shocking details about Joel’s infamous feud with his former manager, his turbulent marriages, and why he quit releasing pop albums in 1993. “This isn’t a puff piece,” an insider spilled. “Billy wanted it raw, no regrets, no filter.”
Fans will also geek out over rare concert clips, studio outtakes, and unseen home videos of a young Joel hustling in dive bars. Even his recent Madison Square Garden residency (which broke records!) gets spotlighted, proving the 75-year-old icon’s still got it.
But here’s the kicker: Joel reportedly reveals he’s sitting on unreleased music—and teases a “surprise project” tied to the doc. Cue the fan meltdowns!
HBO’s staying tight-lipped on the exact premiere date, but mark your calendars for July. As one exec teased, “This isn’t just a documentary. It’s Billy Joel’s final bow—and he’s rewriting his legacy on his own terms.”