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Rod Stewart Bids Farewell to Glastonbury Legends Slot at 80

He confirmed during a BBC Radio 2 interview that he will retire from large-scale world tours by the end of 2025 to focus on more intimate performances

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Overview

  • His extended 90-minute Legends slot set from June 29 is now available to stream on BBC One and iPlayer
  • Stewart said he was “teary-eyed” during the emotional finale of Sailing and declared it his last Glastonbury appearance
  • Joined by Ronnie Wood, Mick Hucknall and Lulu, he delivered a career-spanning performance despite recovering from Influenza A
  • He devoted a rendition of “Love Train” to Ukraine, displaying Ukrainian flags to emphasize cultural solidarity
  • The performance drew a crowd that social media users noted eclipsed Neil Young’s turnout on the Pyramid Stage