The music industry has seen numerous instances of artists announcing farewell tours, only to later return for additional performances.
The Who embarked on a farewell tour in 1982, only to come back for Live Aid in 1985. Despite declaring retirement, they resumed touring in 1989 for their 25th-anniversary tour and have continued performing ever since.
The Who embarked on a farewell tour in 1982, only to come back for Live Aid in 1985. Despite declaring retirement, they resumed touring in 1989 for their 25th-anniversary tour and have continued performing ever since.
Phil Collins participated in the farewell tour trend in 2004 with The First Farewell Tour. Despite health issues, he made a final appearance in 2022 with his Genesis bandmates, leaving uncertainty about the permanence of his retirement.
Tony Orlando, known for hits like "Tie a Yellow Ribbon," has had a prolific career spanning decades, with residencies in Las Vegas and various other venues.
Orlando, at the age of 79, has decided to retire after his Farewell Concerts tour, starting with sold-out shows in Las Vegas at the South Point Casino.
Orlando's Farewell Concerts tour includes stops at various locations, featuring performances of his chart-topping hits like "Candida," "My Sweet Gypsy Rose," and "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)."
The tour includes stops at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario; Des Plaines Theater in Illinois; The Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois; Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and concludes at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Orlando's fans can expect a memorable experience at each stop of his final tour, witnessing the singer's last live performances.
Tickets for the remaining shows on Tony Orlando's Farewell Concerts tour are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com.
While some artists may use farewell tours as a promotional tactic, Tony Orlando's decision to retire after a long and successful career suggests that, for some musicians, farewell tours may indeed mark the end of their live performances.