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Theyre not retiring entirely, but this could be your last opportunity to see them live.
See below for seven artists and bands who are leaving (or have already left) the stage behind.
Im not going to be touring and traveling the world.
My priorities have changed.
I have young children,he explainedto Anderson Cooper.
That doesnt mean I wont still be creative.
But I wont travel anymore.
I dont want to go out with a whimper.
Showbiz doesnt hold any interest for me …
I am going to see what happens if I let go, he toldthe New YorkTimes.
Then Im going to see, who am I?
Or am I just this person that was defined by what I did?
And if thats gone, if you have to make up yourself, who are you?
On the morning of February 5, Simon released astatementofficially announcing his retirement.
Still, he plans to continue writing and recording music as much as his health allows.
It has since been canceled with the news of his diagnosis.
His last public performance was as a guest on Dick Clarks Rockin New Years Eve a few weeks ago.
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The reason:the passage of time, man!
Its currently unclear if there will be additional dates outside of the continent.
I will be recording, but this will be my last year in concert.
This is it, she toldWDIV Local 4in Detroit last year.
That wouldnt be good either.The last show:Her last scheduled gig is set for June 2 in Boston.
Naturally, the club would be named Arethas.
This has been coming a long time.
Truth be told, its never really been about me.
Its always been about the music and the band.
Thats the real P-Funk legacy.
Theyll still be funkin long after I stop.
The last show:May 2019, after an extended P-Funk tour.
