Rod Stewart pays subtle tribute to wife Penny Lancaster during Glastonbury Legends set
Sir Rod Stewart took to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on Sunday for his Legends set giving a subtle nod to his wife Penny Lancaster as he played one of his hit songs.
Glastonbury: Rod Stewart sings classic First Cut Is The Deepest
Sir Rod Stewart appeared to pay a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Penny Lancaster, during his lively set at Glastonbury Festival on Sunday. The 80-year-old rocker captivated the massive crowd gathered at the Pyramid Stage in the scorching heat.
The Maggie May singer powered through an energetic 90 minute performance, showcasing his iconic back catalogue while also including some timeless classics from other artists.
Earlier in the show, he performed the classic The First Cut Is The Deepest, originally written by Cat Stevens and recorded by Rod in 1976, once again delighting the audience with his rendition, the Mirror reports.
But it was eagle-eyed fans who spotted Rod's sweet gesture. It appeared as though he gave a heartfelt nod towards his wife of 18 years, Penny. While singing the line: "I still want you by my side," the rock legend pointed off stage and gave a wry smile.
Earlier in the day, Penny was spotted posing with fans of her husband. The group, donning wigs to mimic the iconic rocker's signature look, took photos with the 54-year-old.
During his electrifying set, Rod was joined on stage by fellow music legends Mick Hucknall, Ronnie Wood and Lulu. He also paid a heartfelt tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, who passed away in November 2022, projecting her image on the big screen while performing one of her hit songs.
Despite the standout performance, not everything went smooth sailing for the veteran artist. Before LuLu officially joined him on stage, Rod mistakenly introduced her during an earlier segment. While Ronnie Wood appeared promptly, LuLu was notably absent at the time, leading to a brief mix-up.
The icon quickly retracted his comments and said 'oh LuLu is coming on in a bit' as Ronnie got his guitar and played for the massive crowd. LuLu did arrive moments later to sing the hit song Hot Legs with Rod in a gorgeous white suit.
In another small mishap, Rod seemingly missed his timing during the iconic song Maggie May. The singer seemed to come in far too early as he sang the song, but it didn't stop fans from getting involved in the action.
The rendition received the biggest singalong of his set for the large crowd, which was packed straight to the back.
Despite the slight errors, Rod's performance was well received overall. One social media user took to X, formally known as Twitter, writing: "Like him or not. Rod Stewart has still got it!! He's a showman, great entertainer, and can work a crowd. You go Rod! ! Big shout out to his Band. #bbc #RodStewart #uk"
Throughout the set, Sir Rod was forced to change his outfit multiple times due to the blistering heat.
He first started the set in a white shirt and black jacket, before switching to a bright pink suit. He then finished the set in an emerald green outfit, showcasing his love for Celtic.
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