Elton John Doubles Down on Retirement After ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Tour: ‘I’ve Had Enough Applause’

“I don’t want to be away from my family,” the singer-songwriter said on Friday

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Sir Elton John has doubled down on his intention of bidding farewell to life on the road – and not just the “Yellow Brick” one. The legendary musician told “Today” host Carson Daly that he is looking forward to spending time with family after the European leg of his 300-date tour concludes in spring of 2023.

“I’ll be 76 [when the tour is over],” he said. “I don’t know how much time I have left on this earth after that. You know, I’ve had enough applause. I don’t want to keep traveling. I don’t want to be away from my family.”

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