‘I might die if I stop', says Rod Stewart as he opens up on his health & touring

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He also told how he stays silent for up to 10 hours before gigs
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SIR Rod Stewart has said he fears he will die if he gives up touring.
The 80-year-old music legend is about to embark on a world tour and has said he has no plans to retire from performing.
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Rod Stewart said he fears he will die if he packs in touring
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He and former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood will take to the stage at Glastonbury this year
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The Maggie May singer said having to take to the stage every night gives him a reason to get up in the morning and encourages him to keep fit and healthy.
Sir Rod told how he has seen many friends pass away shortly after giving up work and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to him.
He has dates lined up all over the world this year including the Legends slot at Glastonbury next month.
He said: "I enjoy going out on tour now more than I've ever done at this ripe old age of 80.
"I'm doing seven concerts in Vegas and then I am everywhere around the world.
"I'm playing Athens, Germany, three nights in Buenos Aires, two nights in Rio, it goes on and on and on.
"It keeps me fit. You have got to be fit to do it.
"I would probably die if I didn't do it. I have seen so many guys that have to give up their career and retire and they have got nothing to wake up in the morning for.
"I don't know what they do with themselves. They must get up and go 'What do I do today? Down the betting shop? Have a drink?' I don't know."
Speaking on the That Peter Crouch podcast, Sir Rod also told how he stays silent for up to 10 hours before gigs to protect his voice.
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He said he indulges in his passion for model railroading while refusing to speak to anybody.
He said: "I warm up for about an hour and I warm down for about three quarters of an hour after every show.
"I also have to not talk too much. If my voice feels a little like it's not there I close down and go silent for 10 hours during the day.
"That's where the model railroading comes in handy because I take it on the road with me.
"If I have got to build a factory I have cases, paints and tools and the hotel will give me a special room to be a workshop."
Sir Rod has confirmed he will take to the stage with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood at Glastonbury.
Earlier this week the singer, who is married to former model Penny Lancaster, said he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to be presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by his children.
The father-of-eight was introduced to the stage at the American Music Awards by five of his grown-up children.