Rod Stewart Pauses Concert After Nearly Fainting in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – October 20, 2024
Rod Stewart, 81, briefly paused his performance on Sunday night after nearly fainting on stage.
Staff members quickly provided the singer with an oxygen tank. Following the incident, Stewart continued the show while sitting on the stairs, and later moved to a chair. He lightened the mood by joking with the audience about the health scare.
Recent Health Challenges
This incident is the latest in a series of health issues affecting Stewart's current tour.
- Las Vegas Residency Delays: Earlier in October, Stewart rescheduled performances for his Las Vegas residency due to recovery from the flu.
- Multiple Cancellations: He has canceled four shows and postponed two additional performances in Nevada and California.
- California Show Canceled: On October 17, Stewart's team released a statement confirming the cancellation of a California concert due to an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis.
Despite the setback, Stewart was seen later that day traveling to Boston to watch a Scotland World Cup game.