Rod Stewart thrills thousands at Glastonbury Music Festival
The Glastonbury Music Festival saw acts of great genres and generations. However, one person seemed to steal the show. Sir Rod Stewart at age 80 drew hundreds of thousands to watch his performance on the Pyramid Stage. Stewart brought the hits with his 12-piece band. He also brought out legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and former Faces comrade Ronnie Wood to play on some songs. Eighty years old and Forever Young. That is Sir Rod Stewart.
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