Elton John Delays Farewell Tour for Two More Years Due to Hip Surgery

Elton John , Postpones Farewell Tour Another 2 Years, Due to Needing Hip Surgery.<br />On Sept. 16, the 74-year-old singer took to Instagram to announce that the European and U.K. dates of his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour... .<br />On Sept. 16, the 74-year-old singer took to Instagram to announce that the European and U.K. dates of his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour... .<br />... will be postponed until 2023 due to an injury he suffered over the summer.<br />At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discomfort in my hip ever since, Elton John, via Instagram.<br />Despite intensive physio <br />and specialist treatment, <br />the pain has continued <br />to get worse and is <br />leading to increasing <br />difficulties moving, Elton John, via Instagram.<br />I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications, Elton John, via Instagram.<br />John's surgery will take place after the <br />'Global Citizen Live' charity event later this month <br />because he doesn't "want to let a charity down.".<br />I know how patient my incredible fans have been since COVID halted my touring last year, and it breaks my heart to keep you waiting any longer, Elton John, via Instagram.<br />I promise you this -- <br />the shows will return to <br />the road next year and I <br />will make sure they are <br />more than worth the wait, Elton John, via Instagram.<br />Elton John fans will still be able to get their hands on his new 16-track collaborative album, 'The Lockdown Sessions,' on Oct. 22