Rod Stewart reports recovery after heart procedure and plans 2027 farewell tour
British singer Rod Stewart confirmed his recovery following an August heart procedure that forced him to cancel tour dates, outlining plans for a final farewell tour in 2027.
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Singer Rod Stewart reported that he is recovering well following a heart procedure that forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his North American tour in August 2025. Billboard and se7en.ws both report that Stewart provided a brief health update while leaving a musical performance in London with his wife, Penny Lancaster. [1][3]
According to Billboard, Stewart stated that his health was brilliant and mentioned that he recently swam 400 meters. The initial health issues led to the cancellation of his remaining North American concerts in August 2025. [1]
Throughout his career, Stewart has sold 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best selling music artists in history. The Recording Industry Association of America lists his sales at 46.6 million albums and singles in the United States, while Billboard ranks him 15th on its list of the greatest artists of all time. [4]
Billboard and se7en.ws both report that Stewart plans to return to live performances next year for a final farewell tour. The tour dates are scheduled to run from April 2027 through July 2027. [1][3]
In short
- Rod Stewart canceled his North American tour dates in August 2025 following a heart procedure.
- Stewart provided a positive update on his recovery in London alongside his wife, Penny Lancaster.
- Stewart has sold 46.6 million albums and singles in the United States according to the RIAA.
- A final farewell tour for Rod Stewart is scheduled to take place from April through July 2027.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]How’s Rod Stewart Doing After Canceling His Tour Due to Heart Procedure: ‘F—ing Brilliant’Billboard, 4h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Twinnie Announces 2027 ‘Gypsy Heart Tour’ And New Single “Old Friends”That Eric Alper, 12h ago
- [3]Rod Stewart Health Update After Canceling Tour Due to Heart Procedure: ‘F—ing Brilliant’se7en.ws, 7h ago
Background
- [4]Rod Stewart discography on Wikipedia
- [5]Loop Tour on Wikipedia
- [6]Batista procedure on Wikipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 6 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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