Sir Rod Stewart has “a lot extra music” he needs to make.
Sir Rod Stewart has ‘a lot extra music’ to make and has 3 albums within the works
The 80-year-old singer admitted he merely “can’t cease” making tunes, as a result of his “ardour for music” remains to be robust, a lot so he has three albums within the pipeline.
Talking to AARP The Journal, he stated: “There’s a lot extra music I wish to create.
“I’ve received a covers album, a rustic album, and a Faces album all within the works. I simply can’t cease.
“Even once I’m spending time with my grandkids, my ardour for music drives me.
“I really feel like I’ve accomplished every thing I’ve ever needed, however there’s nonetheless extra to return.”
Rod additionally admitted he enjoys acting at concert events “extra” now than when he was a younger musician, and he can admire “how fortunate [he’s] been”.
He added: “After I really feel I is perhaps sick sufficient to cancel a live performance, that’s once I go, ‘Possibly I’m getting previous.’ Then a few days later, bang, I’m again at it once more.”
“I get pleasure from doing concert events greater than I did again then. Possibly I’ve come full circle to understand how fortunate I’ve been.”
In November, Rod confirmed he’ll play Glastonbury’s legends slot at this yr’s competition.
He wrote on Instagram on the time: “I am completely thrilled to announce that I will be taking part in Glastonbury Competition 2025! In spite of everything these years, I am proud and prepared and greater than capable of take the stage once more to pleasure and titillate my associates at Glastonbury in June. I am going to see you there!”
Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis posted: “Bringing Sir Rod Stewart again for the Sunday afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage is every thing we may want for.
“What a technique to bow out with the ultimate legends slot earlier than we take a fallow yr. We can’t wait.”
The ‘Maggie Could’ hitmaker will comply with within the footsteps of Dolly Parton, Barry Gibb and Kylie Minogue by taking part in the Sunday teatime slot.
However Rod not too long ago declared he’s accomplished with “large-scale world excursions”, as soon as he finishes this yr’s reveals in Europe and North America.
The ‘You Put on It Properly’ singer wrote on Instagram: “This would be the finish of large-scale world excursions for me, however I’ve no need to retire.
“I really like what I do, and I do what I really like.
“I am match, have a full head of hair, and may run 100 metres in 18 seconds on the jolly previous age of 79.
“I would like to maneuver onto a Nice American Songbook, Swing Fever tour the yr after subsequent – smaller venues and extra intimacy. However then once more, I’ll not…”
