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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Sir Rod Stewart cancels US concerts amid recovery from flu
Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a string of concerts in the US as he recovers from flu, ahead of his set at Glastonbury later this month. Sir Rod is due to play the coveted tea-time legends slot at the Somerset festival on Sunday June 29. He took to Instagram to announce that he was 'devastated' to have to cancel or reschedule the six US shows, due to take place in the next eight days. 'I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,' he wrote. '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.' He signed off 'Sir Rod' along with the heartbreak emoji. He also listed the four shows he was cancelling – in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada – as well as two he plans to reschedule – in California. The 80-year-old musician recently announced he will reunite with his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood for his much-anticipated set at Glastonbury. He told That Peter Crouch Podcast he was only due to play for an hour and a quarter on the Pyramid Stage. 'But I've asked them 'Please, another 15 minutes' because I play for over two hours every night and it's nothing,' he said. In 2024, he promised he would not retire but confirmed his 2025 European and North American shows would bring an end to his 'large-scale world tours', with his next slate to be held at more intimate venues. Sir Rod's best known solo songs include Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Every Beat Of My Heart, and Maggie May. Last month he was presented with a prestigious lifetime achievement award by five of his children at the American Music Awards (AMAs).
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Stewart Honored With Major Award—Tops It With Career First
SirRod Stewart's accolades continue to grow, as it was just revealed that the British singer-songwriter will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). In a joint announcement on Tuesday, CBS and Dick Clark Productions praised the 80-year-old's "incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades," noting the award recognizes Stewart's "lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans." To celebrate, the Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to deliver a performance on the AMAs stage for the first time in over two decades. According to the May 20 release, Stewart will perform "one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004." Related: "Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll," said executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming & Development at Dick Clark Productions, in a statement. "We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award," they added. Whether or not Stewart's wife, Penny, or other family members will tag along for the momentous event has yet to be made public, but it's probably safe to presume he'll have some sort of support. And as for what Stewart will perform, fans will just have to wait and see! The 2025 AMA ceremony will air live coast to coast at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Monday, May 26, via the CBS Television Network. The show will be available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. the next day or Live as it happens for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers. Next:
