Sir Rod Stewart is retiring from the stage after a career spanning more than six decades, announcing a final farewell tour kicking off early next year.<\/p>\n
The 81-year-old British singer announced the news on social media.<\/p>\n
“After much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour forever ever. I’m not retiring but this will be the last rock ‘n roll tour,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I want to thank you for everything you’ve given me and hopefully I’ve given you something in return.”<\/p>\n
He also issued a statement saying “the time has come to say farewell to life on the road”.<\/p>\n
“After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you. It has given me a life beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and I hope I’ve given you some fond memories in return,” he said.<\/p>\n
He thanked fans “for making this extraordinary life possible”.<\/p>\n
“I hope you’ll join me so I can thank you the best way I know how\u2026 with the music and one hell of a show. See you there.”\u2060<\/p>\n
The Final Encore Tour will kick off in April 2027 in Dublin, Ireland, before dates across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, and United States in September.<\/p>\n
Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with hits such as Maggie May, Sailing, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?<\/p>\n
He cancelled a tour last month after undergoing heart surgery, the latest in several concert cancellations due to heart reasons.<\/p>\n
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