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Rod Stewart breaks silence on Glastonbury appearance as he makes tearful announcement

Rod Stewart breaks silence on Glastonbury appearance as he makes tearful announcement

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Rod Stewart breaks silence on Glastonbury appearance as he makes tearful announcement
Rod Stewart has broken his silence after he took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday, leaving fans in awe as he made a tearful announcement
Sir Rod Stewart appeared on the Legends slot at Glastonbury Festival
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Sir Rod Stewart left his fans spellbound with a sensational performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, causing quite the stir among the festival's dedicated attendees. The 80 year old 'Maggie May' singer graced the legend's slot on the final day at Worthy Farm, thrilling the crowd with his enduring classics and surprising them with guest appearances from Ronnie Wood and Lulu.
Following his set, Sir Rod took to social media to share his thoughts, receiving an outpouring of love from countless supporters. Before his Glastonbury appearance, the star had to postpone several US concerts in early June as he was recovering from the flu. He has also indicated a shift in his touring approach post-2025, expressing a preference for more intimate shows over grand world tours.

Yet the iconic musician still delivered a dazzling performance that led some fans to declare him the highlight of this year's Glastonbury Festival. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter

In a heartfelt video montage posted on Tuesday, the father of eight expressed his gratitude towards the audience with a touching four-word statement: "You lot were magic", reports the Express.
Rod also added: "What an honour to play the Pyramid Stage and what a crowd."
Sir Rod Stewart rocked the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
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His loyal fan base was quick to reciprocate the sentiment, with one admirer commenting: "You were magic Rod. Best by far all weekend."
Another shared their regret at missing the live event: "Sadly wasn't there, watched you on TV. You were bloody amazing. National treasure. Thank you xx."
A third fan enthused: "One of the best performances ever."

A fourth fan gushed: "Love you Sir Rod, & love your amazing gorgeous band too, you were all incredible, in that heat, wow."
Another admirer commented: "Sir Rod, you blew Glastonbury out of the water. Your limited time slot was absolutely fantastic. You are truly a LEGEND my friend. You are FOREVER YOUNG."
Following his stirring set, Sir Rod shared his feelings with Jo Whiley during an interview for the BBC and BBC Radio 2, confessing he was moved by the experience.

"Yes, a little bit teary eyed," he confided to Jo.
"It's just such an emotional event. Especially if you're British. This is our Woodstock and there's nothing bigger in the world and we do it the best."
When questioned about whether his performances have gained more significance since he turned 80 in January, Sir Rod acknowledged: "Yes they do because I won't be back.

"This is my Glastonbury moment. My World Cup final. I've got to sit down tomorrow and take it all in, how responsive the audience were. I could retire tomorrow - but I won't."
The performer took his place among a legendary lineup at the festival, which has previously welcomed the likes of James Brown, Diana Ross, and Shania Twain to its celebrated tea-time slot.
This highlight follows a period where Sir Rod had to postpone several tour dates, including what would have been his 200th show in Las Vegas, due to health issues last summer.
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