In the second instalment of the new HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the singer reminisced about his decision to take a public stand against the US President, Donald Trump. It all began with Trump’s reaction to the 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Billy Joel is "really enjoying this time in my life,” the star, whose life story is being told in the new HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. He is dad to daughters Della,

Pianist Billy Joel recently opened up about his falling out with Rocket Man singer Elton John in the second part of his documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered on July 25, 2025.

Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, was left stunned after watching the new two-part documentary about his life and career.

Billy Joel tells PEOPLE that he is rolling with the punches, months after he was diagnosed with a treatable brain condition. “I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I’m okay,” he says.