It was a very tough decision, he said, but Elton John has postponed the remaining dates on his North American Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour due to the coronavirus.

The pop icon's team tweeted earlier this week that "it is with deep regret that Elton John must postpone the tour.  This tough decision has been made with the continued safety and well-being of his fans at a time when health services are under increased pressure, and with the concern that these gatherings continue to risk increasing the spread of the coronavirus.

All of Elton John's postponed dates will be rescheduled for 2021, so ticketholders, like me, (I had tickets for his show in Grand Rapids) are being told to hold on to those tickets for rescheduled shows in 2021.

Elton has promised to continue preforming live for all of his dedicated fans around the world again, and sends his thanks and love for your endless support.

Rolling Stone says that for now, Elton John, who launched a $1 million dollar coronavirus relief fund. He hopes to be able to continue his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour with a European leg in September.

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