Elton John says upcoming tour will be his last
By: The Associated Press
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NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) — Elton John is retiring from the road after his upcoming three-year global tour, capping nearly 50 years on stages around the world.
The 70-year-old singer, pianist and composer said Wednesday he wanted to spend time with his family. His children will be 10 and 8 years old when he stops.
At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, John is to perform alongside Miley Cyrus and will collect the President’s Merit Award. His Vegas residency ends in May after six years.
John, whose hits include “Your Song” and “Candle in the Wind,” has won five Grammys, an Oscar and a Golden Globe for “The Lion King,” a Tony Award for “Aida” and received a Kennedy Center Honor.
He has sold 300 million records.
Legendary pop star Sir Elton John? announces his retirement from touring. "My priorities now are my children, and my husband, and my family…the time is right to say thank you to all my fans around the world, globally, and then to say goodbye." https://t.co/nfMMvzKqYB pic.twitter.com/8fXeSpCefv
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