November 26th 2024.
The iconic Sir Rod Stewart has just been announced as the headliner for the legendary Glastonbury Festival's 2025 edition. Fans were ecstatic when the official Glastonbury social media page revealed that the 79-year-old singer will be gracing the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon, taking on the coveted legends slot.
The festival organizer, Emily Eavis, expressed her excitement on Instagram, stating that having Sir Rod Stewart back for the Sunday afternoon slot is a dream come true. She also mentioned that this will be the final legends slot before the festival takes a fallow year, making this performance even more special.
Sir Rod, who will be 80 years old by then, will be the oldest solo headliner in Glastonbury's history, sharing the title with Sir Paul McCartney who headlined in 2022. This is not the first time the Maggie Mae legend will be performing at Glastonbury, as he previously headlined in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.
The Sunday afternoon Pyramid Stage set has been graced by some of the biggest names in music, including Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Diana Ross, Kylie Minogue, ELO, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Tom Jones, and Dame Shirley Bassey. With numerous hits under his belt, including "You're In My Heart," "Hot Legs," "Tonight's The Night," and "Maggie May," Sir Rod is sure to put on a memorable show.
Aside from his impressive music career, Sir Rod is also a member of the US Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was knighted in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours list. This announcement of his headlining slot has come as a surprise to ticketholders, as headliners are usually not revealed until closer to the festival.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the other three headliners who will be performing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some of the favorites to take on these slots are Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Sam Fender, The 1975, Eminem, and Fred Again.
This news comes just a week after Sir Rod announced that he will be ending his major world tours. However, he reassured fans that he has no plans to retire and will continue to do what he loves. The 79-year-old also shared his desire to embark on a Great American Songbook and Swing Fever tour in the future, showcasing his versatility and passion for music.
In a recent interview, Sir Rod shared his outlook on life and death, admitting that his days are numbered as he approaches his 80th birthday in January. However, he also mentioned that he has no fear and will continue to enjoy himself for the next 15 years or so.
In August, Sir Rod had to postpone several shows and his 200th residency celebration in Las Vegas after contracting Covid-19 and a bacterial infection. But now, he has returned to the stage and even announced tickets for his upcoming 2025 One Last Time Tour.
As fans eagerly await Sir Rod's performance at Glastonbury 2025, it's safe to say that it will be an unforgettable and iconic moment in music history. And who knows, maybe he will surprise us with a few more tours and performances in the future, as he has always been an enigmatic and unpredictable artist. We can't wait to see what he has in store for us!
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