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Sir Tom Jones, 83, Insists He Won’t Be Retiring Anytime Soon
At 83, Sir Tom Jones continues to defy time, expectation, and the very idea of slowing down. The Welsh legend, whose voice has electrified audiences for more than six decades, says retirement simply isn’t part of his vocabulary. “I’ll stop when I can’t sing anymore,” he recently declared, his tone confident and full of that signature fire that made “It’s Not Unusual” a global sensation.
The singer, who began his career in the early 1960s, has weathered every change in the music industry—from vinyl to streaming—yet his passion remains untouched. “I still love being on stage,” Jones said. “The energy, the audience, the music—it’s what keeps me alive. If I retired, I’d probably fade away. Performing is in my blood.”
After recovering from hip surgery last year, many assumed Jones might finally consider easing back. Instead, he returned to the stage with even greater power. His 2025 European tour sold out within days, proof that fans still crave his booming baritone and commanding stage presence. From “Delilah” to “Sex Bomb,” his setlist bridges generations, and his performances feel like both a history lesson and a revival.
Jones also addressed the question of age head-on. “People keep asking me how long I can keep going,” he said with a laugh. “I tell them—as long as the voice is there, I’ll be there too. You can’t put an age limit on passion.”
He credits his stamina to a disciplined lifestyle and a deep sense of purpose. “I don’t drink like I used to,” he admitted. “I exercise, I rest my voice, I take care of myself. But the most important thing is wanting to do it. I still get excited before every show.”
Over the years, the “Voice” coach and Grammy winner has become a model of longevity in show business. While many of his contemporaries have retired or passed on, Tom Jones has transformed aging into an act of defiance. Each performance feels like a victory—proof that spirit and artistry outlast time itself.
“I never thought I’d still be doing this in my eighties,” he reflected. “But every time I walk out there and see people singing along, I know I’m where I belong. That’s what matters.”
As the crowd still rises to its feet for the man they call “The Voice,” it’s clear that Tom Jones isn’t just refusing retirement—he’s rewriting what it means to grow older in rock and roll.
