Stewart, who turns 80 before he will take the Glastonbury stage, is in good company for the superlative. Paul McCartney was 80 when he performed at the festival in 2022. Meanwhile, the late Burt Bacharach holds the record as the oldest person to play Glastonbury. He was 87 when he took the stage in 2015.

Sir Rod Stewart announced yesterday he would be headlining on the legends stage of Glastonbury next year, but has since admitted the true cost of he will face for the performance

Rod Stewart is confirmed to perform the legends slot at Glastonbury 2025, marking his return to the festival's Pyramid stage for the first time since 2002. The renowned singer, who continues to tour despite ceasing large-scale world tours,