Billy Joel and Elton John have canceled all the performances scheduled for their summer Face 2 Face tour. (VIEW PHOTOS from the Face 2 Face tour show in 2009 at Wrigley Field)

In a recent interview with NBC, Elton explained that the two piano men will finish out their winter dates and will likely end the joint tour after that.

The two had not yet released a full itinerary for the summer run, but reportedly confirmed an appearance at Chicago’s legendary Wrigley Field on July 7. According to John, it was Joel’s decision to scrap the summer leg of the tour because he needs some time away from the stage.

“Billy just wants to take a year off,” John told interviewers at NBC. “I’m so disappointed because when we came to Wrigley Field last year . . . and it was like playing in the church of baseball. I was so delighted to be there, and we had such a wonderful two days. As far as I know, there will be no more Billy and Elton shows after the Albany show in New York on March 11.”