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British singer and pianist Elton John has said he is postponing his two farewell concert dates in Dallas after testing positive for COVID-19. The award-winning musician resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road farewell tour last week.
“It’s always a huge disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to everyone who has been inconvenienced by this, but I want to keep myself and my team safe,” he announced on Instagram.
John added that he was fully vaccinated and boosted, had only mild symptoms and expected to be able to perform at his scheduled show this weekend in Arkansas.
“As always, thank you for all of your love and support and I look forward to seeing you all soon,” John wrote.
The 74-year-old singer was scheduled to perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday and Wednesday and said those who purchased tickets for both performances should keep them because “they will be honored on the rescheduled dates to be announced soon.”
In early 2018, John announced his intention to retire from touring, as he wishes to spend more time with his family.
“And even though I love acting, I want to be with my boys now. It’s the new part of my life,” the singer said in a 2019 interview with NPR.
News of John’s rescheduled performances comes a week after British singer Adele announced the postponement of her Las Vegas residency due to COVID concerns – just a day before the scheduled start. Her residency, titled “Weekends With Adele,” was scheduled to begin Jan. 21 at The Colosseum in Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace Hotel.
The residency was scheduled to run until mid-April, with her latest album, “30”, released last November.