In Pictures: Sir Elton John in concert

By Press Association

January 24 2018, 1:48 pm

January 24 2018, 1:48 pm

Sir Elton John’s retirement from touring follows a career on the road lasting almost 50 years, entertaining millions of fans with his live shows.

Elton John sings in to the microphone on stage during a gig in 1971 (PA) — On stage during an early gig in 1971 (PA)

Elton John at Shepperton Studios during rehearsals for his charity concert at the Empire Pool in Wembley (PA) — At Shepperton Studios during rehearsals for a concert at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London in 1977 (PA)

Elton John showing his new uniform in London (PA) — In uniform in London in 1982 (PA)

Elton John during a dress rehearsal for the Royal Gala Performance in aid of the Prince's Trust at the London Palladium (PA) — A dress rehearsal for a Royal Gala Performance at the London Palladium in 1987 (PA)

Elton John performing during the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley, London (PA) — Performing during the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley, London in 1992 (PA)

Sir Elton John performing on stage at the Route of Kings concert in Hyde Park (PA) — At the Route of Kings concert in Hyde Park, London in 2000 (PA)

Elton John and Billy Joel embrace before the start of their Face to Face concert at Madison Square Gardens in 2002 (PA) — With US singer Billy Joel at their Face to Face concert at Madison Square Garden in 2002 (PA)

Elton John performing on stage during his 'Red Piano' tour at the O2 Arena in London (PA) — On his Red Piano tour at the O2 Arena in London in 2008 (PA)

Elton John performing at Bestival on the Isle of Wight in 2013 (PA) — At Bestival on the Isle of Wight in 2013 (PA)

BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park (Matt Crossick/PA) — Performing at the BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park concert in 2016 (Matt Crossick/PA)