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Paul Simon ‘optimistic’ about returning to live shows despite hearing loss
Speaking to the Guardian, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter says he hopes to play full gigs again following retirement from touring
Paul Simon has hinted at a return to live performance, despite quitting touring in 2018 and losing the hearing in his left ear during the recording of 2023 album Seven Psalms.
Speaking to the Guardian in a new interview, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter said: “I’m hoping to eventually be able to do a full-length concert. I’m optimistic. Six months ago I was pessimistic.”
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