Sir Rod Stewart reflects on life as he celebrates turning ’80 years young’
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Sir Rod Stewart has said his “greatest joy has always been performing” for his fans as he celebrated turning “80 years young”. The veteran rocker marked his milestone birthday on Friday by sharing a series of photos from across his life and 60-year career including being knighted by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.
He thanked well-wishers for sending “wonderful” birthday messages to him in an Instagram post which also featured images of him performing on stage in his younger years, attending his son’s wedding and racing Sir Elton John on a football field. Sir Rod wrote: “Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes – 80 years young!.
“What an incredible journey it’s been – from unforgettable moments on and off the stage to earning some truly special honours along the way. “But above all, my greatest joy has always been performing for you. “Cheers to the memories we’ve made and the ones still to come! #80YearsOfRod.”.
The singer, known for the hits include Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Hot Legs and Maggie May, is set to play the coveted teatime Legends slot at Glastonbury in June. He promised last year he would not retire but confirmed his 2025 European and North American shows will bring an end to his “large-scale world tours”, with his next slate to be held at more intimate venues.
His wife Penny Lancaster, who he married in 2007, said she felt “so blessed” to share his 80th birthday with him and their children. “Building more memories to carry with us into the future and to be held close to our hearts forever, I love you xx”, she added in an Instagram post alongside a photo of Sir Rod in what appeared to be a sunny, and oversees destination, which has been reported to be a Caribbean island.
