Rod Stewart may be 80, but he’s still got more swagger than most musicians half his age. In a rare and revealing interview from mid-2024, the legendary rocker acknowledged what most of us try to ignore: time marches on. “I’m aware my days are numbered,” he admitted. “But I’ve got no fear.”
It was a moment of striking honesty from a man whose voice has powered stadiums, charted decades of hits, and earned his place as one of music’s true icons. Born January 10, 1945, Stewart has lived—and lived large—for more than five decades in the spotlight. And yet, despite the weight of years, he’s not done yet.
Still Swinging, Still Standing
In the summer of 2024, Stewart was in the midst of a successful residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. His swing album Swing Fever—recorded with longtime collaborator Jools Holland—had just been released to critical praise, and a UK tour was on the horizon. In a conversation with The Sun, he radiated optimism: “I could do this for another 15 years—easy, mate, easy.”
Gone are the wilder, hard-partying days of old, but Stewart hasn’t abandoned all of his rock-star rituals. “I still have a drink, but mostly after shows,” he said, noting that protecting his voice and health have become part of the job.
The 2025 Slowdown—and Resilience
That confidence, however, was tested in 2025. By June, Stewart canceled several U.S. tour dates, including anticipated performances at The Colosseum and Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre. While announcements were made via social media, explanations remained vague—leading to quiet concern among fans.
Given Stewart’s past battle with prostate cancer in 2019—a fight he won—it’s no surprise that speculation about his health has surfaced. Still, several postponed shows have been rescheduled for later in the year, and as of now, he’s still slated to perform a high-profile July 5th duet show with Billy Joel in Pittsburgh.
Aging on His Own Terms
Rod Stewart’s approach to aging is as unfiltered as his lyrics: real, unapologetic, and grounded in gratitude. He’s trimmed the chaos without losing the charisma. And though the pace may have changed, the passion hasn’t.
His story is no longer just about chart-topping hits or sold-out tours. It’s about resilience. It’s about how a rock legend grows older on his own terms—without letting age write his final verse.
He knows the clock is ticking. But Rod Stewart’s still dancing to the music.
