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Billy Joel brushes off Elton John rehab comments

Tue Feb 1, 2011 8:22 PM EST
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FILE - In this July 18, 2009 file photo, Elton John, left, and Billy Joel bow to the crowd at the beginning of their concert at Foxborough Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)

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NEW YORK — Billy Joel's reaction to Elton John's declaration that the Piano Man needs rehab is one big shrug.

In a statement released Wednesday, Joel says: "Elton is just being Elton."

John took his former touring partner to task in an interview for the Feb. 17 edition of Rolling Stone, saying Joel needs to do "something better with his life" and get serious about rehab. He also said that the pair had to cancel many tours because of Joel's illnesses and "alcoholism."

While John predicted Joel would "hate" him for his comments, Joel says he's enjoyed their relationship so much he's not going to let the comments change his affection for him.

Joel went to rehab in 2005 and 2002.

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onewellington

elton should know better than to take someone else's inventory.

    Reply#1 - Wed Feb 2, 2011 12:34 AM EST
    caroaber

    Billy Joel and George Michael.

    Truth!

      Reply#2 - Wed Feb 2, 2011 6:38 AM EST
      Thunder Storm

      Elton has become awfully opinionated now that he's a daddy, ONEWELLINGTIN you are so right, no inventory for him!

        Reply#3 - Wed Feb 2, 2011 9:30 AM EST
        jrone

        Billy then followed his comments with the question," say, can I get a ride to the liquor store?"

          Reply#4 - Wed Feb 2, 2011 3:06 PM EST
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