Rod Stewart has never been one to mince words, and his latest health update is exactly what you’d expect from the rock legend. After undergoing a coronary stent procedure in August, which forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his North American tour, Stewart told The Daily Mail in London that he feels“f—ing brilliant.”He backed it up by noting he recently swam 400 meters.
The health scare followed a June concert cancellation just one hour before showtime due to an acute upper respiratory infection. At the time of the August tour cancellation, a statement said doctors were pleased with his recovery and that Stewart would take four weeks to regain full fitness. Consider that mission accomplished, judging by the swimming update.
As for what’s next, Rod has a final farewell rock tour set for April through July 2027, and he’s made it clear he is not retiring. His wife, Penny Lancaster, said he’ll continue performing rock shows through 2028 before shifting his focus to the Great American Songbook. Fans get multiple eras of Stewart before he trades the rock stage for the standards. What’s the one Rod Stewart song you need to hear live on that farewell run? Let us know in the comments.
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