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Rod Stewart Affirms He Will “Never Retire” From Music Career
Veteran rock icon Rod Stewart has reassured fans of his enduring passion for performance, declaring he will “never retire” from singing. The 80-year-old music legend confirmed his ongoing commitment to his craft in a recent social media post, dispelling any speculation of imminent retirement. This announcement arrives mere months before Stewart is set to grace the stage in the coveted Sunday Legends slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The ‘Maggie May’ singer reportedly accepted the invitation from Glastonbury organizers Emily and Michael Eavis “immediately,” for the prestigious teatime performance, traditionally reserved for music royalty at the renowned festival.
Glastonbury Legends Slot and Headline History
Stewart’s performance at Glastonbury marks a significant milestone. He is poised to become the first artist to both headline the festival in the past and receive the esteemed Legends billing. He previously headlined Glastonbury in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics, solidifying his status as a major figure in music history.
Social Media Declaration and Fan Reactions
In his social media statement, Rod Stewart emphatically stated, “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.”
This declaration was met with enthusiasm from his fanbase, who flooded the comments section with supportive messages:
- One admirer wrote: “Sir Roderick, may God bless you with good health and many more years!!! I support your statement and hope you see many more moments…”
- Another fan commented: “Amen to that!!!! I fell in love with that voice in 1976!!! can’t imagine the world without Rod Stewart singing in it.”
- A third echoed the sentiment, posting: “Good for you Sir Rod, very happy about that!”
Commitment to Glastonbury Performance Despite Personal Cost
The acclaimed vocalist also revealed that his highly anticipated appearance in Glastonbury’s Legends slot will entail a considerable personal investment, estimating costs reaching $300,000 (£237,780). During an interview on talkSPORT Breakfast, when asked about the speed of his agreement to perform, he responded, “Immediately. It’s a great honor.”
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Financial Implications of Live Performance
Expanding on the financial aspects, the celebrated rocker clarified that he will personally cover the expenses of transporting his live band from America to the UK for the performance. However, Stewart emphasized that the opportunity to perform at Glastonbury is invaluable and worth every expense, even stating he would be willing to invest a million dollars (£792,500) for the privilege of participating in the iconic event.