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The Piano Man will take a break from touring to focus on something other than his music: his health.

Barrientos was in Australia touring his music at the time of the alleged offences.

In addition to talent shows and various band battles, the trio of relatives got their start playing music at church and touring with Oakland’s Castlemont High School’s acclaimed musical group, the Castleers.

He relocated to New York City in 1966 after he dropped out of Los Angeles City College and began touring with flute player Herbie Mann.

The 65-year-old singer - best known for 1995 hit single A Girl Like You - said he decided to halt touring due to his age, but would continue to record new material.