Billy Joel opens up about DUI rumors, his friendship fallout with Elton John and his struggles with alcohol in the HBO documentary 'And So It Goes'

John’s full quote wasn’t exactly subtle. He blamed Joel’s alcoholism for tour cancellations, accused him of “coasting,” and described Joel’s rehab stints as “light,” quipping that when he went to rehab, he had to clean the floors, while Joel had TVs.

The Stranger singer was referring to Elton John's comments in a 2011 Rolling Stone interview. The Blue Moves musician talked about Joel “not writing his music anymore,” asserting that it was “either fear or laziness.” Elton felt that his fellow singer was “coasting.” He further remarked on the canceled tours and Billy needing rehab:

In his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel addresses his feud with Elton John and talks about his career; however, it quietly ignores one major aspect of the musician's life.

NEED TO KNOW Billy Joel wasn't a fan of being compared to another piano player - Elton John Joel was asked to work with John's band in the studio and despite giving the musicians a shot, it didn't ...

Billy Joel wasn't a fan of being compared to another piano player - Elton John Joel was asked to work with John's band in the studio and despite giving the musicians a shot, it didn't work out The ...