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Rod Stewart Retiring From Touring After More than 6 Decades
The 81-year-old singer said health challenges and canceled shows led him to end a touring career that began more than 60 years ago.
Legendary singer Sir Rod Stewart announced The Final Encore Tour on Monday, marking his retirement from touring after more than six decades of performing.
The 81-year-old performer's decision follows a coronary stent procedure that forced him to cancel portions of his previous "One Last Time" farewell tour earlier this year.
Stewart's farewell run kicks off April 23 at Dublin's 3Arena, visiting London, Amsterdam, and Berlin before concluding at Hannover's ZAG Arena on July 24.
Penny Lancaster revealed Stewart suffered an "underlying heart issue," but doctors detected a slight blockage in time, allowing him to prepare for his final performances.
Stewart expressed gratitude to fans, saying "I've been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old," and promised one final memorable show.