Bob Seger says that fans are too eager to infer that his upcoming Ride Out tour is a farewell trek.

He tells reporters that his future on the stage and in the studio is currently uncertain.

"People have said, 'Ride Out' that sounds a little final there,' and I'm like, 'No, that's not really what I meant.' It's to ride out, clear your head from all the stuff that's making you crazy."

"It could serve as a final title. So if I decide, when I turn 70 in May, that enough's enough, it is kind of like summing up.

The deciding factor for whether I leave or not is my voice, whether it holds up. I want to be graceful about it. I don't want to overstay my welcome."