Rod Stewart at Glastonbury

One old rocker who still has ‘the’ voice is Robert Plant. Absolutely amazing.

Love him, but never seen him live.
His biography /autobiography was brilliant..

I don't think any old rockers should retire if they enjoy what they do and people pay to see them. Rod will go down a storm at Glasto.

He wasn't on my favourites list until I got a ticket to see him from someone who'd been taken poorly, and had a great time.

Then, while on a group holiday on a Greek island one of our number spotted him in a cafe. We all walked past, but none had the audacity to approach him.

I too will be glued to the telly.

Love Rod

I loved Rod in his heyday, but sadly it has passed now.His voice was sadly forever changed when he had serious throat issues a good few years ago now. I’ve still got his early LPs.

Skydancer

It’s time he retired.

Plenty of vetran rock stars should certainly retire Skydancer but not Rod! He must have this honour!
I'm not a huge fan of him but he certainly can knock-out a tune!
I think he will go down a storm on the Legend's Stage. He certainly deserves his place right -up there with all the legendary greats.
Plus the crowds will cheer him on in their wonderful, charming effusive way. 😉

I can take him or leave him, but I do think he is better as a crooner, as he is nowadays, from what I've seen.

It’s time he retired.

Good choice for the Legend slot 👍

Love him! I've seen him many times and think he is a legend, without a doubt.

Oreo

I’ll go against the flow here and say I think Glasto is scraping the proverbial barrel headlining Rod Stewart.He sounded awful years ago so don’t think he will have an improved voice now.
They seem to like those past their sell by dates.

The Legends slot on the Sunday afternoon is now as popular as the main headliners. The crowd has a whale of a time and the security men dancing at the front to their own routine has become a regular feature.

I hope Rod does OK. I hate it when our idols sound weak and tuneless but I think they now overcome this with guest appearances singing alongside them and great backing singers.

What I really admire about Rod is he has aged well. He doesn’t try to dress like a teenager in ripped jeans, bandanas etc. he wears stylish age appropriate gear. David Bowie could pull off that look too.

Another one

I last saw Rod at the Jeff Beck tribute gig last year at the RAH and he was in fine form.
The entire gig is on YouTube for those who are interested.

‘Maggie May’. I only have to hear the opening chords and I’m right back in 1971, fresh out of college and starting work having just met Himself. Gloriously happy days of my youth.

“ Wake up, Maggie, I think I got somethin' to say to you 🎵 🎶
It's late September and I really should be back at school
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more
You led me away from home
Just to save you from being alone
You stole my heart and that's what really hurts
The mornin' sun when it's in your face really shows your age
But that don't worry me none, in my eyes, you're everything
I laughed at all of your jokes, my love, you didn't need to coax
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more”

I'm not sure he's headlining. As kitty says, he's doing the Legends slot. The crowd, young and old, will enjoy a good old sing along like they do with all the old rockers. It will be great I'm sure.

I’ll go against the flow here and say I think Glasto is scraping the proverbial barrel headlining Rod Stewart.He sounded awful years ago so don’t think he will have an improved voice now.
They seem to like those past their sell by dates.

We went to his show at Bristol 5 yrs ago he was on fine form, I’d go to another but not Glastonbury it’s all too crowded, once was enough for me

Such a character - yes we will be watching.

We have seen him a few times. I have loved them all.

I think Rod's doing well considering he had prostate and thyroid cancer.

Primrose53

Love Rod and he is my Sunday morning listening every weekend. I can’t remember what the event was a couple of years ago but pretty sure it was a royal event that he played live. His voice was very weak and he sang Sweet Caroline. I felt sorry for him actually.

Yes, he didn't do well at all, but later said that Sweet Caroline was in the wrong key for him ... or something like that. I felt embarrassed for him while watching it.

He may well be losing his voice which most singers do after a certain age, although I hope not. Neil Diamond's voice went so he couldn't have sung Sweet Caroline well now either. The only singer who sounds just the same is Tom Jones.

I saw him at the De Montfort hall many moons ago in the 70s I think. He was amazing. Looking forward to seeing his Glastonbury set.

My two sisters have been mad about him since he first appeared with The Faces. They and their husbands have been to see him every time he as come to Birmingham. The girls first saw him at The Rainbow Suite in Brum when the tickets were £1. The only exception has been the last time he came when the tickets were ridiculously expensive so they didn't go. My daughter won tickets to see him at Villa Park years ago. She took me. It was good fun.