With a career dating back to the 1960s, Rod Stewart shined on stage as he released hits like “Maggie May” and “You Wear It Well.” Over the decades that passed, the singer continued to explore the music industry, landing in groups like The Jeff Beck Group and Shotgun Express. At the same time, he sold over 120 million albums, produced an amazing solo career, and landed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. And just last year, he released his latest album alongside Jools Holland with Swing Fever. While 80 years old, Stewart recently announced he needed to cancel a show for his Las Vegas residency due to not “Feeling well.”
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At 80 years old, some fans would think that Stewart would step away from the spotlight to enjoy his later years. But the singer showed no signs of slowing down. On top of helming his Las Vegas residency, the singer will perform at Glastonbury during its Legends slot. At the same time, Stewart would become one of the oldest performers to take the stage.
As for his canceled concert at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Stewart apologized to those fans who purchased a ticket. He wrote, “I am sorry to inform you that I’m not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date.”
Rod Stewart Not Ready To Retire Just Yet
Thankfully, fans will still get the chance to see Stewart perform. For those who couldn’t make the trip to Las Vegas, the singer also focused on his One Last Time World Tour, which will take Stewart all over North America.
Although called the One Last Time World Tour, don’t expect Stewart to retire just yet. Back in November 2024, he insisted, “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire. I love what I do, and I do what I love.”
With Stewart knowing his age and capabilities, he continued, “I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79. I’d like to move onto a Great American Songbook, Swing Fever tour the year after next — smaller venues and more intimacy.”
Cutting back on the size of his concerts, Stewart made his wishes clear and hoped to continue performing for the foreseeable future.
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