Eddie Floyd to announce shock retirement from music?

‘Knock on Wood’ author created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Floyd fans. Speculation had been rife that the author of Knock on Wood will announce his retirement from music, at age 90, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouEddie

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouEddie was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouEddie.”
— @DesireePlum, 13 Jan 2026

“Didn't Eddie Floyd retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 13 Jan 2026

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