November 27th 2024.
Glastonbury Festival has just made a major announcement for their 2025 line-up and it's none other than the legendary Sir Rod Stewart! The 79-year-old singer is set to take the coveted legend slot on the Sunday afternoon, making him the first major performer to be revealed for the festival.
This slot is considered to be even more significant than the three headline acts and has historically drawn some of the biggest crowds. In fact, last year's legend slot featuring Shania Twain had thousands of festival-goers singing along to her hit song "Man, I Feel Like A Woman."
The announcement of Sir Rod's performance, which came unexpectedly on a random Tuesday in November, was a pleasant surprise for ticketholders who usually have to wait months for any confirmation of headliners. Last year, it took until March for the festival to announce any official acts, making it the longest wait in 17 years.
This year, there are rumors of headliners such as Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Green Day, Billy Joel, and Eminem, but none have been confirmed yet. So the anticipation for Sir Rod's performance is even higher.
But what exactly is the legend slot and why is Sir Rod a perfect fit for it? The legend slot is a highly respected performance on the music calendar where an iconic artist with a long and successful career takes the stage on Sunday afternoon. It's not about wild and energetic performances, but rather a chance for festival-goers to sit back and appreciate a true music legend.
While the evening headliners may cater to a specific demographic, the legend slot attracts people of all ages, from the oldest to the youngest. It's a chance to see a rock, pop, or blues legend in person, possibly for the last time. The artist must have a number of well-known songs under their belt and have achieved a lifetime of success in the industry.
It's unclear who started the tradition of the legend slot, but over the years it has become a highly anticipated moment at Glastonbury and has even been given an official title by the festival.
The first official Sunday legend performer was Tony Bennett in 1998, followed by other legends such as Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey, James Brown, Lionel Richie, and Kylie Minogue.
Sir Rod Stewart, with his countless hits including "Maggie May," "I Don't Want To Talk About It," and "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?," is a perfect fit for the legend slot. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 250 million records worldwide. In fact, just last year, his album with Jools Holland reached number one on the UK charts, making it his 11th number one album.
Despite his undeniable qualifications, some festival-goers were not pleased with the announcement, criticizing Sir Rod as the choice for the legend slot. But regardless of personal opinions, Sir Rod is a legend in his own right and will undoubtedly put on a memorable performance at Glastonbury 2025.
We can't wait to see what other surprises Glastonbury has in store for us in the coming months. Who knows, maybe we'll see some of those rumored headliners after all. Stay tuned for more updates on the festival's line-up and don't forget to mark your calendars for Sir Rod's performance on Sunday, June 29.
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