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Billy Joel's Painful Journey Revealed in New Documentary

6/9/2025

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"Billy Joel: And So It Goes," a poignant new documentary, premiered at the Tribeca Festival in NYC, unveiling the legendary musician's deep struggles, including two suicide attempts in his 20s following a tumultuous affair. This heart-wrenching journey transformed his pain into powerful music, with the documentary set to air on HBO next month.

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"Billy Joel: And So It Goes," a poignant new documentary, premiered at the Tribeca Festival in NYC, unveiling the legendary musician's deep struggles, including two suicide attempts in his 20s following a tumultuous affair. This heart-wrenching journey transformed his pain into powerful music, with the documentary set to air on HBO next month.