Rod Stewart surprises Glastonbury fans with THREE huge guests for hit-packed legends slot as viewers say he ‘nailed it'
SIR Rod Stewart impressed Glastonbury Festival fans today with his star-studded legends slot.
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Sir Rod Stewart reunited with his Faces band member Ronnie Wood
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Lulu's voice has lost none of its power
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Ever the showman, Rod had a number of costume changes
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Not long after, his old mucker from The Faces,
At one point, age-defying Lulu quipped she and Rod made a perfect pairing and apologised to his wife Penny Lancaster.
The expensive show,
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One viewer wrote: "
Rod Stewart. 10 out of 10. One of best Legends slots in #Glasto
history
. Nailed it.
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Another said: "What a set by
Rod Stewart
, not easy to get through a 1.5 hour set, especially at 80."
A third posted: "Rod Stewart is still better than anything else that's been on at Glastonbury all weekend. 80 year old. Ronnie Wood 78 years old. These British Rockers just dont die do they."
Rod belted out 21 tracks during his extended set, ending with a poignant Sailing.
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Elsewhere, there was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Young Turks, Forever Young and covers of Proud Mary and It's A Heartache.
And Glasto founder Michael Eavis had a cameo appearance at one stage after being pushed onto the stage in his wheelchair by daughter Emiy.
Rod, dressed in a Barbie pink suit, greeted him with a big hug and told him he could stay out if he wanted to.
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Rod even gave Sir Michael Eavis a hug
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The audience cam dressed for the occasion, imitating Rod's legendary barnet
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