Joel gotten into multiple car accidents, including in 2003 and 2004, where he drove his car into a tree and into a house.

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'

Billy Joel is opening up about a tough moment with longtime friend and tourmate Elton John. In the second part of the new two-part HBO Documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," the "New York State of Mind" singer shared how John's public comments that he needed rehab strained their friendship.