Elton John's farewell tour is 'dishonest', says Rod Stewart

Veteran singer Rod Stewart has blasted Elton John's retirement tour, saying it is "dishonest" and "stinks of selling tickets".

Stewart, 73, was asked by a fan about John's 300 date 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour during his appearance at the "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen.

"I did email her (Elton) and said: 'What, again dear?' And I didn't hear anything back. Talking about retirement, I've never spoken about retirement, and if I do retire, I won't make an announcement. I'll just fade away," Stewart said.

"I don't think this big deal: 'I'm going to retire', it stinks of selling tickets," he added.

When Cyndi Lauper, who is touring with Stewart this summer, remarked that a retirement tour was "not a bad idea", Stewart retorted, "It's dishonest. It's not rock and roll."