In an interview with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper on January 24, 2018, singer Elton John announced the "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, his final event. John told Cooper that he had decided to retire from touring after five decades, 300 million albums sold, and five Grammys because he wanted to spend more time with his family. A countdown also appeared on the "Rocket Man" singer's website, with a statement that read: "I've finally decided my future lies..." The video montage provided a timeline of John's career and announced that it would reveal his plans for the future, as he is "embarking on the next phase of his creative journey." It also stated that the plans would be "every bit as surprising and powerful as his first performance almost 50 years ago."