In the two-part HBO docuseries “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” directors Susan Lacy (“Spielberg”) and Jessica Levin delve into how the singer’s complex and often tumultuous life inspired songs that turned him into a rock legend.
Joel, a six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, initially wasn’t interested in making the 248-minute documentary. But according to Lacy, Joel’s management convinced him that “it was the right time.” It turns out his team was right. Last year, Joel’s 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden ended, and in May 2025, the singer, 76, was diagnosed with a brain disorder known as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
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