On This Day: April 15, 1982 – Billy Joel Was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 15, 1982 – Billy Joel Was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident.

On this day April 15, 1982, Billy Joel was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Long Island. The crash left him with multiple injuries and led to an extended hospital stay that lasted over a month as he recovered.

He lost control of his motorcycle while trying to avoid another vehicle and suffered injuries to his hands and arms. For a performer whose career depended on playing the piano, this was a serious setback. Fortunately, he recovered fully and was back in the studio later...
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