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In Pictures: Sir Elton John in concert

The veteran musician, 70, is expected to announce his retirement from touring after decades on the stage.

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Elton John Wonderful Crazy Night Tour in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

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 showing his new uniform in London (PA)
In uniform in London in 1982 (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)
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 at Bestival on the Isle of Wight in 2013 (PA)
At Bestival on the Isle of Wight in 2013 (PA)
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