Pro tip! Elton Johnshares two sons with her husband, David Furnish, and explained how he managed to keep Zachary, 8, and Elijah, 6, at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Foundation Oscars on Sunday, February 24th.
"They know that Dad is famous but … when we go out in the summer and people take our picture or ask for a photo, they say," Why do they want your photo? "And we always say," Because people like my music, "said the 71-year-old singer of" Rocket Man. " We weekly and other journalists. "They know what dad does, but I never take Elton home. I'm trying to leave Elton on the scene. "
John added, "They are totally anchored to the extent possible. They love their father's music, but they also love the music of other people. "
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Oscars 2019: Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Party
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Jane Seymour attends the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the celebration of the celebration. EJAF and 91st Academy Awards, West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Jane Seymour attends the 27th Annual Academy Awards Screening Night of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which celebrates EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Heidi Klum participates in the 27th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, celebrating EJAF and the 91st Oscars, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Diana Ross attends the 27th Academy Awards Elton John AIDS Foundation's 27th Anniversary Night sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks to Celebrate EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood , California. (Photo by Rich Fury / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: (LR) Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner attend the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, at EJAF and 91st Academy Awards , February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Tiffany Haddish attends the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscars Watchout Party, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the EJAF Celebration and the 91st Academy Awards, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Maria Sharapova participates in the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the celebration. EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
Heidi Klum and his fiancé Tom Kaulitz participate in the 27th Academy Awards Viewing Night organized by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which celebrates EJAF and at the 91st Academy Awards, with Cocktails By Cirod Vodka and Tequila Don Julio on 24 February 2019 in West Hollywood, California.
(Photo by Ari Perilstein / Getty Images for Tequila Don Julio and CÎROC)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Adriana Lima attends the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, hosted by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the EJAF Celebration and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: David Furnish (left) and Sir Elton John attend the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, celebrating EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood. , California. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Colton Haynes participates in the 27th Annual Academy Awards Screening Night of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which celebrates EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: (RG) Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe attend the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, at the EJAF and 91st Academy Awards , February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Marcia Gay Harden attends the 27th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Night, which celebrates EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: (GD) Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter Jenner attend the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, at EJAF and 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood. , California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Lisa Rinna attends IMDb LIVE at the Oscars® Elan John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images for IMDb)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Chace Crawford attends the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the Celebration of the Celebration. EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson participate in the 27th Academy Awards Elton John AIDS Foundation's 27th Oscar Celebration Night, celebrating the EJAF and at the 91st Academy Awards, with cocktails By CÎROC Vodka and Tequila Don Julio on February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.
(Photo by Ari Perilstein / Getty Images for Tequila Don Julio and CÎROC)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Diane Lane attends the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation's 27th Academy Awards Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, celebrating EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood , California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Janet Mock attends the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Watch Night celebrating EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Rumer Willis participates in the 27th Annual Academy Awards Screening Night of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which celebrates EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Busy Phillips attends the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the Celebration of the Day. EJAF and 91st Academy Awards, West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Cole Sprouse participates in the 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Night, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, on the occasion of the celebration of the celebration. EJAF and 91st Academy Awards, West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for EJAF)
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The five-time Grammy-winning, his sons have seen him play only once in New York, but John still plans to "take a break" at the end of his tour. He announced his imminent retirement in January 2018.
"As I finish[the[tea[la[theFarewell yellow brick road global tour]I will be at least 75 years old and it will be a chance to reevaluate what I want to do ", the Love is the cure the author explained to the viewing party. "I would like to make more records, would like to write more musicals, but would like to spend more time with my kids and David."
Although he may consider a home "once the dust settles," John definitely does not want to travel too much. "I just have these kids to be there for them," said the composer.
Her 56-year-old husband explained what the end of the tour had done for her on the Grammys red carpet last month.
"[It’s] really emotional and bittersweet, "said Furnish Ryan Seacrest. "I think it's a curtain for something extraordinary, but also wonderful to have it more at home."
