Elton John, thanks to failing hearing, had no choice but to make his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour his last! “Elton is incredibly vain and refuses to publicly acknowledge his problem, but it’s the main reason he’s finally stepping away from live performing,” an insider snitched to The National ENQUIRER. “It’s gotten so bad, they’re afraid he may not even make it through the tour — which is supposed to last until 2021!” Read on for details of Sir Elton’s deteriorating hearing, and click here for more news of rockers ready for rocking chairs….
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Insiders revealed the “Rocket Man,” father of two young boys through a surrogate, has become nearly deaf — forcing husband
David Furnish to shout reporters’ questions in Elton’s ears at their AIDS Foundation’s “An Enduring Vision” fundraiser in New York on Nov. 5.
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After more than
50 years of touring, the constant exposure to blaring rock music has finally taken its toll on the “Crocodile Rock” singer. “Most of the rockers of his generation are enduring the same fate,” said one music insider.
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The insider noted that Elton has been wearing hearing aids in recent shows.
Pete Townshend of The Who announced years ago he was suffering from partial deafness and tinnitus that causes a crippling ringing in his ears!
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“I can’t really see any way around the issue,” Pete said after he was diagnosed. “If my hearing is going to be a problem … we’re finished.” Now, Elton is experiencing the same frustrations, according to insiders.
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“It’s not easy to sing or play the piano when you can’t hear what you’re doing!” a source spilled. “Elton is a perfectionist. He’s not going to go on stage in this condition.”
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Insiders revealed the “Rocket Man,” father of two young boys through a surrogate, has become nearly deaf — forcing husband
David Furnish to shout reporters’ questions in Elton’s ears at their AIDS Foundation’s “An Enduring Vision” fundraiser in New York on Nov. 5.
After more than
50 years of touring, the constant exposure to blaring rock music has finally taken its toll on the “Crocodile Rock” singer. “Most of the rockers of his generation are enduring the same fate,” said one music insider.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The insider noted that Elton has been wearing hearing aids in recent shows.
Pete Townshend of The Who announced years ago he was suffering from partial deafness and tinnitus that causes a crippling ringing in his ears!
Photo credit: Getty Images
“I can’t really see any way around the issue,” Pete said after he was diagnosed. “If my hearing is going to be a problem … we’re finished.” Now, Elton is experiencing the same frustrations, according to insiders.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“It’s not easy to sing or play the piano when you can’t hear what you’re doing!” a source spilled. “Elton is a perfectionist. He’s not going to go on stage in this condition.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
