Rock Star Elton John just announced he is officially retiring from touring but not before he embarks on a global 300-show tour starting in September. The 70-year-old singer, known for countless hit songs like "Tiny Dancer" and "Candle in the Wind," announced his decision at a highly anticipated press conference at Gotham Hall in New York on Wednesday. The singer plans to continue making music, but said he plans focusing on his family.