Sick, Billy Joel must put the key under the door of his motorcycle workshop so much loved in Long Island, in New York State, after almost 15 years of activity.
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Sad news for the fans of motorcycles and Billy Joel who were going by a thousand to visit 20th Century Cyclesthe famous motorcycle workshop of the artist located in Long Island, in New York State.
The decision to close the establishment at the end of September was made following the diagnosis of the rare brain disease of the singer and pianist aged 76: that is toy normal pressure, an accumulation of liquid in the brain which can affect thought, concentration, memory and movements.
Recall that in May, last, Billy Joel announced that she had to cancel some of his upcoming concerts after learning that he was suffering from this disease.
The singer and composer then suffered from balance disorders, but “felt well”, he had declared in an interview at the Balado Club Random in Bill Maher.
He then canceled the rest of his tour.
His auction collection
L’atelier 20th Century Cycles has become a place of meeting popular with motorcycle enthusiasts and tourists. He housed the singer’s collection, which had more than 75 motorcycles, going back to the 1940s and including Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Indian and BMW.
One of his most precious pieces, according to him, was a rapid Vincent of 1952, who can sell tens of thousands of dollars, or even more, depending on the auction sites.
The interpreter of Piano Man will also sell at auction its vast collection of motorcycles later this year. The precise date has not yet been set.
Billy Joel grew up in Hicksville and opened the 20th Century Cycles At the end of 2010 to maintain and repair his motorcycles, restore and personalize those he had bought and present his collection to the public for free. »»
He also said he wanted to attract pedestrians and traders in downtown Oyster Bay, located about 40 kilometers east of Midtown Manhattan, where part of the street where 20th Century Cycles was justly renamed Billy Joel Way in 2023.
Over the years, the artist has led motorcycles during various charitable works in favor of the first speakers on September 11, the fight against breast cancer and other causes.
Joel’s house located in Center Island is also on sale for $ 29.9 million.