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Rod Stewart makes distressing death prediction amid string of show cancellations before Glastonbury
Rod Stewart has talked about his own death, just days after cancelling eight of his shows and sparking serious health concerns ahead of his Glastonbury Legends Slot later this month.
Sir Rod Stewart has had a very successful music career, spanning over six decades, and despite recently celebrating his 80th milestone birthday, the rock icon has insisted he won't be slowing down any time soon. The 80-year-old joined host Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 show ahead of headlining Glastonbury Legends Slot this month, where he brushed off any speculation about him retiring in the near future.
Chatting to Zoe, he teased: 'My dear record company want me to make a country album, there's so much in the pipeline I've had to drop a few things. I'm very busy and thank the Lord I am, because once you give up your career and I've seen it happen to people younger than me, they just fade into oblivion, nothing to wake up in the morning to do."
He added: 'Retirement sounds good, I suppose but not for me, it don't" as Zoe interjected: 'And thank goodness, maybe you do play golf, but I can't see you retiring and just playing golf.' Rod responded: 'No, I think I'll keep singing until I fall flat on stage like Tommy Cooper or watching Celtic win another trophy in the stands.'
The father-of-eight has addressed his rumoured retirement in the past and previously issued an emotional declaration to fans, the Express reports.
Taking to Instagram to shut down the speculation, he wrote: "I shall never retire.
"I was put on this earth to be a singer and will keep doing so for as long as the good lord lets me."
It comes after the Maggie May singer recently announced he was cancelling eight performances, including four in Las Vegas and two in California.
Taking to Instagram to explain, he wrote: 'I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu.
'So sorry, my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans.
"I'll be back on stage and will see you soon."
His headline Glastonbury Legends Slot marks a monumental return for the singer as he'll take to the Pyramid Stage 22 years after his last performance at Worthy Farm.
Sir Rod recently disclosed that he would be joined by his Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood on stage, who is better known as a member of the Rolling Stones.
Speaking to Zoe, the singer added: 'I've got three guests coming on, I can't tell you who they are.'
Rod's appearance was confirmed in November 2024.
At the time of the announcement, he said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that I'll be playing Glastonbury Festival 2025!
"After all these years, I'm proud and ready and more than able to take the stage again to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury in June. I'll see you there!"
