Elton John hints at retiring from music ahead of his 70th birthday in March 2017.

Elton is ready to retire from music and hand record making on to a younger generation, according to his latest interview. He appeared on Good Morning Britain on September 19, 2016 and revealed his records are no longer selling like they used to because "people have enough" of his music in their collections and it's time to pass the candle to a younger generation.



"I love playing," the legend told ITV's Richard Arnold. "My records don't sell any more because people have enough Elton John records in their collection. I love making them but it's someone else's turn now."

Elton headlined the Apple Music Festival at the weekend and revealed he's alongside some great names like Britney Spears, Michael Buble and Calvin Harris who make great music - although he's not inspired by them. "No, but I listen to their records," he replied. "It's a very diverse bill and that is what Apple Festival is about and that is what it should be about. Diversity. It's all about the songs really. That keeps you in the forefront. There are all really good artists and great songwriters, proper artists and not top 10 crap artists," he said.

"When I hear new music - and there is a lot of it around - it keeps me young and on my toes. I know all the great music, it's all in my head but when you hear something new and that is so great, it really does inspire me."

On March 25, 2017 Elton turns 70. Speaking about his forthcoming birthday celebrations, Elton said: "My voice is getting better as I get older. I think I'm singing better than I ever have. I'm going to be in Los Angeles, I'd like to do something for charity on the night."

Speaking about his greatest achievement, the superstar, who also heads up the Elton John AIDs Foundation, said "having children" was his greatest moment.

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