Sir Rod Stewart, 80, sparks desperate plea from fans as he unveils exciting tour news after quashing retirement fears
Sir Rod Stewart, 80, has sent fans into a frenzy of pleas following another huge announcement for his “One Last Time” global tour.
Beginning in March, Stewart will travel across the US, Europe and South America, with his first stop being Austin, Texas.
Late November last year, Stewart announced that “this will be the end of large-scale world tours for me. But I have no desire to retire.”
He continued: “I love what I do, and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.”
In the statement, Maggie May hitmaker mulled over the possibility of seeking out “smaller venues and more intimacy” for future performances.
“But then again, I may not,” he wrote cryptically, signing off as the “ambiguous Sir Rod Stewart”.
However, the rocker’s recent actions have suggested he is more committed than ever.
Stewart has continued to announce new tour dates to his adoring fan base in both Europe and South America.
Now, he has revealed more tour dates in Argentina and new shows set to be held in Colombia and Uruguay in October.
South American fans were overjoyed with the news, declaring underneath the Instagram announcement that it was a “great day” and “we love you here very much!”
Another wrote: “I’ll be there. It’s a dream for me to see you. I love you!”
“I’m seeing you again! A dream come true, waiting for you. October come quickly!!!” a third commented excitedly.
However, not every fan was quite so enthusiastic as others expressed their despair that no dates had been announced in their own countries.
Stewart’s announcement posts were flooded with calls for the iconic rocker to visit other Latin American countries like Brazil and Peru.
“Brazil, please,” one user begged while another asked desperately: “What about Brazil?!!”
“AND PERU????” a third demanded expectantly while another wrote: “Come to Peru.” (sic)
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The comments were often accompanied by copious crying emojis or simply featured am abbreviated version of country’s name simply repeated multiple times.
Despite the disappointment of some, fans will regardless see Stewart still enthusiastic about touring after a worrying health admission last year.
At the same time of his retirement reflection, Stewart spoke candidly spoke about his own mortality in an admission that “my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear.I’ve got no fear my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear.
“We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket. I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can.
“I say few — probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy,” the then 79-year-old reflected to The Sun.