Rod Stewart on his stellar career: "All things have to come to an end"

7 October 2025, 10:17

Into his 80s, Rod Stewart yet again fields questions about his retirement.

Rod Stewart has brushed aside suggestions of his upcoming retirement, while accepting that his remarkable career must one day come to an end.

The legendary singer turned 80 this year and recently revealed that he was giving up large scale rock and roll touring.

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"I still enjoy what I'm doing. I love it," Sir Rod told People.

"You can tell it's written all over my face. Absolutely love it, but all things have to come to an end. I'm very happy with my achievements thus far."

Rod Stewart - Sailing (Glastonbury 2025)

Stewart said that he's not vying for a performance at the Super Bowl or World Cup, and added: "I've done Glastonbury, so I'm happy

"There's no bucket list. I've done it all. I'm supposed to be doing a country album, and I'm halfway through doing an original album."

Stewart is also apparently working on what will be the first Faces album since 1973's Ooh La La.

Last year, Sir Rod underlined that he has no plans to retire any time soon, despite being on his One Last Time Tour.

"This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire," he said.

"I love what I do, and I do what I love."