Paul Simon has announced that he will go on tour beginning in April 2025, per foxnews.com and other outlets. His fans are delighted by the news. A Quiet Celebration Tour will kick off on April 4 in New Orleans, visit cities all over the nation, and end on August 3 in Seattle. Some stops in Canada are also scheduled.
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According to a press release via the outlet, "The evolution of this extraordinary artist continues to unfold. In which Simon chose to perform in intimate venues where the acoustics are optimal in consideration of the severe hearing loss that he incurred over the last few years."
Paul Simon Has Experienced A Notable Degree Of Hearing Loss
Simon is 83 years old. Nearly two years ago, he shared that he lost most of the hearing in one ear. According to the outlet via The Times, Simon described it in 2023. "Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it. So, everything became more difficult."
He added, "My reaction to that was frustration and annoyance; not quite anger yet, because I thought it would pass, it would repair itself."
In 2018, Simon Said He Would Stop Touring
Seven years ago, Simon wrote on social media that he was bringing his touring days to a close. His language back then had an unmistakable air of finality. He posted, "I feel the travel and time away from my wife and family takes a toll that detracts from the joy of playing...it "feels a little unsettling, a touch exhilarating, and something of a relief."
Simon is married to singer Edie Brickell. They have three children. He was previously married to the late actress Carrie Fisher and before that, to Peggy Harper.
Simon Has Had One Of The Most Illustrious Careers In Contemporary Music
He is extraordinarily accomplished. His career encompasses being as one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, and being a brilliant solo artist. Per his web site, among his accolades, Simon has earned 15 Grammy awards, is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1982) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990), and received a Kennedy Center Honor (2002).
