Rod Stewart had Glastonbury buzzing when he rocked the coveted Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage, bringing the five-day festival to a thrilling close. At 80 years young, he proved that age is merely a number during his 90-minute set, delivering timeless classics like “Sailing,” “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” and “Maggie May.” The energy in the crowd was palpable, showcasing why he’s still a legend.
As Glastonbury drew to a close, our Express poll results revealed a nail-biting debate on whether this should mark the end of Rod’s career. In a tight race, 49% of fans voted against retirement, while 46% felt it was time for him to step back. A curious 5% were left undecided, wondering if the star would take the stage again.
Just minutes into his performance, fans were astounded by the sea of attendees there to witness his show. One viewer remarked on X, “Massive crowd for Rod, fair play,” while another noted, “Bigger turnout for Rod than Neil Young last night.” The atmosphere was electric, underscoring his significant impact as a performer.
But drama was in the air! During the live BBC broadcast, Stewart accidentally dropped an expletive, saying “it’s f****** hot” as he battled the sweltering temperatures at Worthy Farm. This slip-up only added to the excitement, with fans loving his candid moment as he stripped off his jacket in the heat.
After an exhilarating performance, Stewart had to inform his fans that time was running out. “We have got to get off the stage soon, we are done,” he announced, wrapping up with his chart-topping hit “Sailing.” Originally allotted 75 minutes, luck was on his side, allowing him to stretch his set to an impressive hour and a half after pleading with festival organizers.
He candidly mentioned to the BBC, “Usually I do well over two hours so there’s still a load of songs we won’t be able to do. But we’ve been working at it. I’m not gonna make any announcements between songs. I’ll do one number, shout ‘next,’ and go straight into the next one. I’m going to get in as many songs as I can.” Fans left exhilarated, feeling that even in his 80s, Rod Stewart is still a force to be reckoned with.
The Glastonbury stage may have witnessed the spectacle that is Rod Stewart, but the discussion surrounding his future is far from over. The world awaits his next move, brimming with excitement and curiosity.