Sir Rod Stewart says 'I won't be back' as he delivers 'emotional' Glastonbury verdict
Sir Rod Stewart dazzled fans with a stunning performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, creating a stir among festival-goers this Sunday. The legendary 80-year-old singer, known for the classic "Maggie May," graced the Legends Slot and mesmerised the audience with his iconic tracks, along with surprise appearances by Ronnie Wood and Lulu.
Following his performance at Worthy Farm, the much-loved Sir Rod took to social media to express his feelings, with numerous enthusiastic fans showing their support.
Prior to his memorable gig at Glastonbury, Sir Rod was forced to cancel several U.S. concerts in early June due to recovering from the flu. He has spoken about stepping away from "large-scale world tours" after 2025 to focus on smaller, more personal shows.
Nevertheless, he delivered a spellbinding set at the festival, with some fans declaring him the standout act of this year's Glastonbury.
In a touching video montage posted online showcasing his Pyramid Stage moments, the father of eight took a moment on Tuesday to share his gratitude towards the festival attendees, emotionally stating, "You lot were magic," reports the Express.
Rod also shared his gratitude on Twitter: "What an honour to play the Pyramid Stage and what a crowd."
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Fans quickly showered him with praise on social media, with one saying: "You were magic, Rod. Best by far all weekend."
Another expressed regret at not attending: "Sadly wasn't there, watched you on TV. You were bloody amazing. National treasure. Thank you xx."
Yet another enthused: "One of the best performances ever."
A fourth raved: "Love you, Sir Rod, and love your amazing, gorgeous band too. You were all incredible — in that heat, wow."
A fifth chimed in: "Sir Rod, you blew Glastonbury out of the water. Your limited time slot was absolutely fantastic. You are truly a LEGEND, my friend. You are FOREVER YOUNG."
Following his blistering set, Sir Rod caught up with Jo Whiley for BBC Radio 2 and shared his poignant feelings.
"Yes, a little bit teary-eyed," he confessed to Jo. "It's just such an emotional event. Especially if you're British. This is our Woodstock, and there's nothing bigger in the world — and we do it the best."
(Image: Kevin Mazur,)
When asked whether his shows have become more sentimental since turning 80 in January, Sir Rod acknowledged: "Yes, they do, because I won't be back. This is my Glastonbury moment. My World Cup final. I've got to sit down tomorrow and take it all in — how responsive the audience were. I could retire tomorrow — but I won't."
The rock icon took his place in a legendary lineup that has previously featured performances from stars like James Brown, Diana Ross, and Shania Twain in the famed festival's teatime slot.
This follows an earlier disappointment when Sir Rod had to postpone several tour dates, including a milestone 200th show in Las Vegas, due to health issues last summer.
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