Billy Joel Details Rift With Elton John Over Rehab Comments

Billy Joel revealed in the second part of his HBO documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" that his longtime friendship with Elton John suffered due to John's public comments suggesting Joel needed rehab. John had told Rolling Stone in 2011 that Joel's rehab stints were light and implied alcoholism was behind their many canceled tours, which deeply hurt Joel and caused "bad blood" between them for a time. Joel described feeling "clobbered" and hitting "rock bottom" after hearing John's remarks, leading him to consider quitting music. Joel previously entered rehab in 2005 following an ultimatum from his then-wife, and he eventually stopped drinking entirely a few years ago, stating he had simply reached a point of having enough. Despite earlier resentment over comparisons to John, Joel grew to embrace their shared musical journey during their longtime "Face to Face" tours. The documentary highlights the complexities of their relationship, balancing tough love from John with Joel's personal struggles and growth.