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Rod Stewart Overcomes Flu and £300,000 Cost to Return to Glastonbury Legends Slot

He confirmed his June 29 performance will include three guest artists plus a small orchestra

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Overview

  • Stewart will take the coveted Sunday Legends slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 29, 23 years after his last appearance.
  • The 80-year-old rock icon canceled multiple US dates after contracting flu but has reaffirmed his commitment to the Somerset show.
  • Bringing his Las Vegas band and equipment back to the UK will cost Stewart £300,000, far outstripping his £120,000 festival fee.
  • Organizers granted him a 75-minute set, and he unsuccessfully lobbied for an extra 15 minutes to fit in more of his hits.
  • He maintains a 40-year pre-show ritual of gargling rum and Coke and requests only wine and crisps on his pared-back rider.