Elton John

Elton John isn't dying — not that we know of anyway. Yet, as he announced in January, the musician is retiring from touring. And he’s not alone. Already this year, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Simon, Joan Baez and Minus the Bear have come through Cleveland saying it was the final time. But as a species, we’re not good at the messiness of goodbyes. Perhaps that’s why John, 71, is prolonging the inevitable by touring around the world for the next three years, bringing his “Crocodile Rock” and “Rocket Man” anthems to the masses. He comes to Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, for what he claims is his second to last appearance on an area stage (he'll be back at the Q Nov. 12, 2019, for the final time). For many loyal fans, sitting through the set will bring a flash flood of memories. Some may not be ready to see him go.