Collider examines 10 musicians whose supposedly final tours proved not to be permanent farewells, arguing that retirement announcements in the live-music business often come with considerable caveats. It notes that artists may return because they miss performing, face financial pressures or simply decide they are not ready to stop, leaving fans wary of claims that a tour is their last chance to see an act.

– Frank Sinatra announced his retirement in 1971 at age 55, but returned in 1973 and performed until 1995.
– Mötley Crüe completed “The Final Tour” in 2015 but is touring again.
– Rush described its 2015 R40 Live Tour as its swan song, yet has since launched dates extending into 2027.
– The article also highlights current “final” tours by acts including Journey, Megadeth, the Eagles, Ministry and Little Feat, questioning whether they will truly be final.