Peter Frampton "Baby, I Love Your Way"

Add Peter Frampton to the list of classic rockers calling it quits this year. Frampton recently announced his farewell tour which includes a stop in Chicago this summer. Blame Frampton's health for this as he also announced he's suffering from IBM (Inclusion-Body Myositis) -- a progressive muscle disorder.  He discovered he had the condition three years ago after suffering from an on-stage fall. While there's no cure for the disease, Frampton is taking part in a drug trial at Johns Hopkins University. Having played the guitar for 60 years, he's a realist and wants to go out on top. He told CBS This Morning this is his farewell tour -- if his drug treatment works, the next tour would be the miracle tour. One dollar from every ticket sold on his farewell tour will help fund research into his debilitating disease. 

Elton John "Crocodile Rock"

If you're planning to see Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, a good time to escape for a cocktail or a bathroom break is during the song "Crocodile Rock". While the song was a huge hit in 1973 -- becoming Elton's first #1 US hit and continues to be be part of his concert setlists, Elton himself called it a song he wouldn't listen to and he's right. The song is my least favorite.

Bob Seger "You'll Accomp'ny Me"

Bob Seger told Rolling Stone: "We need to stop pretty soon and turn it over to the Kid Rocks and Eminems." That quote came in 2011. In 2018, Seger announced he and the Silver Bullet Band will do one final tour before riding off into the sunset.

Hall & Oates "Say It Isn't So"

Hall & Oates announced their 2018 summer tour includes the pop group Train. Some might find the bill to be an odd pairing (especially after they paired up last year with Tears for Fears). Apparently, Train's lead singer Pat Monahan bonded with Daryl Hall during a taping of  Live From Daryl's House and the rest is history. Their tour begins May 1st in Sacramento.

Fleetwood Mac "Everywhere"

Fleetwood Mac released the song "Everywhere" in 1987. At the time, it was the British super-group's 14th album.  The group recently announced plans to reunite for their farewell tour in 2018.

Genesis - "In Too Deep"

Rumors about Phil Collins exiting retirement came to light in early 2016.  By October 2016, Phil confirmed a nine date European tour for 2017.  In an article with Rolling Stone, I learned the following:

• Phil's son, Nicholas, will play drums on the tour
• Nicholas is still 15 years old
• His tour will focus mainly on Phil's solo efforts with maybe a Genesis tune or two thrown in
• Recent back and feet surgeries to Phil have taken their toll as he now walks with a cane

Ambrosia - "Holding On To Yesterday"

One listen to Ambrosia's sound and you could understand why the band toured with Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and The Doobie Brothers back in the 1970s.  

Fleetwood Mac - "Silver Springs"

"Silver Springs" was the song that wasn't good enough for inclusion on Fleetwood Mac's wildly successful Rumours album.  Instead, the haunting tune found its way out of obscurity nearly 20 years later during Fleetwood Mac's 1997 reunion tour.  After a live version of "Silver Springs" appeared on their album The Dance, Adult Contemporary radio stations couldn't wait to add it to their playlists.  The one lyric that sticks out in this ballad: "You'll never get away from the sound of the woman who loves you."