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  • Legendary entertainer Sir Elton John has announced his plans to retire from global touring at the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Known for his lavish, over-the-top costumes, the singer has had a decades-spanning career that produced numerous hits and awards. Here's a look at some of the standout fashion the singer has donned over the years.</br></br>Elton John performs live at Twickenham Stoop, June 3, 2017, in London.
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  • Elton John plays the piano during a portrait session, Nov. 7, 1970.
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  • Elton John sits backstage for a portrait session wearing a feather trimmed white suit and rhinestone encrusted sunglasses, circa 1973.
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  • Elton John performs onstage in 1974.
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  • Elton John listens to music during an at-home portrait session.
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  • Elton John stands on an airport runway in California prior to leaving for his 1974 US tour.
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  • British singer-songwriter and pianist Elton John at his home in Wentworth, Surrey, during a shoot for the cover of 'Elton John's Greatest Hits', 1974.
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  • Elton John gestures on stage to a vast crowd at a concert, May 5, 1974.
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  • Elton John sits at the piano during a concert.
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  • Elton John performs during a concert.
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  • Elton John wears a floral applique suit and sunglasses during a portrait session, circa 1975.
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  • Cher, Elton John and Diana Ross attend the Rock Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1975.
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  • Elton John, wearing a sequins baseball uniform, performs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, 1975.
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  • Elton John performs on stage in 1977.
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  • Elton John performs on stage at Earls Court in London, circa 1980.
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  • Elton John wears a Statue Of Liberty costume for a portrait session in New York City, circa 1980.
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  • Elton John performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Aug. 6, 1982.
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  • Elton John performs on stage in Los Angeles, Sept 1, 1982.
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  • Elton John performs at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Aug. 23, 1986.
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  • Singer/songwriter Elton John plays the piano, wearing an Amadeus Mozart wig, circa 1986.
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  • Elton John performs at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Dec. 1, 1986, in Sydney, Australia.
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  • Elton John and Donatella Versace attend the grand opening of Planet Hollywood, Oct. 22, 1991, in New York City.
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  • Musician Elton John and boyfriend David Furnish arrive at Elton's 50th birthday celebration in London, April 6, 1997.
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