Legendary BritishsingerRod Stewart has set himself apart from other rock and pop artists with his raspy voice and by penning catchy tunes like “Baby Jane” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.” As one of music’s best-selling artists of all time, his prolific work spans over six decades, having collaborated with other famous artists, includingPaul McCartneyandElton John, among others. The now 80-year-old father of eight had until recently shown no signs of slowing down. As reported by The Independent, Stewart has been plagued by ill health as of late and has been forced to cancel several shows. This newest development concerns his legions of devoted fans. And now, Stewart is speaking out about it.
Rod Stewart Cancels Shows After Coming Down With the Flu
Rock andpop music iconRod Stewart has been forced to cancel several of his upcoming US tour dates due to a sudden illness.The “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” singer revealed in an Instagram post posted on June 7th that he was currently recovering from the flu.He added, “So sorry, my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage, and will see you." Stewart also revealed that his doctor has ordered him to stay on bedrest as he recuperates. The news comes as a blow to US fans of the artist, as Stewart had also previously planned to end hisworld-scale toursby the end of this year in favor of more intimate performances. And as of now, it’s still up in the air if Stewart will attend this year’s Glastonbury Festival alongsideThe Facesin the UK this June, in which he is one of the main headliners on the legends' set-list.
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So far, 2025 has been a significant year for the artist, who has celebrated over five decades in the music industry. In May, he performed and was honored with aLifetime Achievement Award at theAmerican Music Awards(AMAs). Stewart, who received the prestigious accolade from six of his children, appeared humbled and touched by the sentiment. During his acceptance speech, the crooner recounted his career, which began in the 1960’s. He mentioned that singing was all he had ever wanted to do and that he didn’t desire fame or riches but was grateful for the recognition.
Rod Stewart Suffered Another Health Setback Earlier This Year
Earlier this year, Stewart also had another minor setback as he prepared for his series of concert dates. During a recent trip to Italy (a country in which he also performed in), Stewart was seen walking around with a sign on his neck which read’Sorry. Cannot talk. Having vocal rest.' Although he would later perform several more shows in Europe, hisrecent bout of illness has stalled his comeback. However, Stewart has insisted that he hasno plans to retire from the music industry anytime soon. He wrote on Instagram that although he is scaling back his schedule, this does not mean he is retiring. “I love what I do, and do what I love,” he said. “I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.”
In addition to concert shows and receiving awards, Stewart has also been planning several other projects.According to a report in the Daily Mail, Stewart revealed in an interview with Soccer A-Z podcast in November of last year that he was working on a documentary and album with several of his fellow former The Faces members. The collaboration marks the celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary, which officially came to an end in 1975. “I don’t know what it is, but when The Faces were together, and we were trying to put out an album. So I shall be with Mr Woods and Mr Jones,” said Stewart,
Although fans are clamoring for a reunion, it seemed uncertain until recently whether The Faces drummer,Kenney Jones, would join them for any of their planned collaborations. However, according to an interview with The Telegraph in April, Jones revealed his involvement. He also added that there are to be about 11 tracks on the upcoming album, which is currently being recorded in London. And according to Jones, the album is expected to be released at the beginning of next year as the band takes time to focus on their individual projects.
