Elton John Retiring After Final World Tour

By Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) — Sir Elton John is saying goodbye to life on the road.
The music icon announced in a press event on Wednesday that his next world tour will be his last. The three year tour will start in September, John told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in a sit down chat that was live-streamed around the world.
“I’ve been touring since I was 17 with various bands,” John said. “I thought the time is right to say thank you to all my fans and say goodbye.&rdq