Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: The brilliant moments and the blunders as legend takes centre stage

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Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: The brilliant moments and the blunders as legend takes centre stage
Rod Stewart took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival on Sunday afternoon in the important Legends slot and was joined by a string of special guests
Fans were out in force for Rod Stewart
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Sir Rod Stewart delivered a memorable performance at Glastonbury Festival, taking the prestigious Legends slot on the Pyramid Stage this Sunday afternoon, accompanied by an array of special guests.
The singer was joined by Mick Hucknall, Ronnie Wood, and Lulu for a thrilling set that featured some of his greatest hits including 'Maggie May', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? and 'Sailing', as well as other crowd-pleasers like 'Love Train'.
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A poignant moment came with a heartfelt tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, who passed away in November 2022. Rod honoured her memory at Glastonbury by displaying her image on the big screen.
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Fans packed in tightly to witness Rod's extensive set, with festival-goers at the front being cooled down with cups of water as they endured the sweltering heat, reports the Mirror.
Rod Stewart performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival
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Despite the excitement, the show experienced a few snags. Battling the heat, Rod had to exit the stage twice during his set to change outfits. The soaring temperatures proved challenging for him, initially dressed in a jacket and long-sleeved white shirt.
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He later re-emerged in a striking pink suit, informing the audience, "The girls are going to do a song for you while I change my shirt".
During his absence, the band entertained the crowd with a rendition of 'Lady Marmalade'.
Rod Stewart with guest Lulu
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During his second performance, Rod's band played another song as he unexpectedly vanished to slip into a striking bright green suit.
The transition wasn't quite seamless when Lulu was introduced as one of Rod's special guests in this afternoon's gig. After announcing Ronnie Wood and then Lulu, only Ronnie promptly appeared on stage, leaving Rod to clarify that 'oh Lulu is coming on in a bit' while Ronnie took up his guitar to entertain the vast Glastonbury audience.
Lulu eventually made her entrance, joining Rod for a rendition of Hot Legs, clad in an eye-catching white suit.
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Rod Stewart (left) with guest Mick Hucknall performing on the Pyramid Stage
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Rod seemed to stumble over the opening of his renowned hit Maggie May, possibly starting too soon, but the crowd didn't mind and joined in enthusiastically.
The beloved tune sparked the most spirited crowd participation of the session, with fans filling the space to capacity as Rod commanded the legendary Pyramid Stage for ninety minutes.
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Rod was evidently having such a good time that he overran his allotted slot by a few minutes. Despite the wardrobe swaps and star-studded lineup, Rod wrapped up his act about five minutes behind schedule.
Michael Eavis on stage as a guest of Rod Stewart on the Pyramid Stage
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He addressed the audience, saying "We have got to get off the stage soon, we are done," before launching into the popular number Sailing and expressing gratitude towards all the celebrities who contributed to his well-received show.