Rod Stewart Faces Glastonbury Absence Amid Health Concerns

Sir Rod Stewart, the 80-year-old rock icon known for hits like "Maggie May," has publicly distanced himself from President Donald Trump, criticizing his treatment of women and foreign policy regarding arms sales to Israel amid the Palestinian conflict. Once friends who socialized at Trump's Florida residence, Stewart now refuses to attend the President's parties and no longer considers him a buddy. Meanwhile, Stewart faces health challenges that have forced him to cancel several US concerts ahead of his scheduled performance at Glastonbury Festival's 'legends' stage, where he is expected to reunite on stage with former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood and potentially preview new Faces material. Fans have expressed concern and speculated on possible replacements for Stewart at Glastonbury should he be unable to perform, with suggestions including acts like Pulp or adjustments to the festival lineup involving Nile Rodgers and Chic. Stewart has apologized to fans for the cancellations, expressing his devastation and intent to return to the stage soon. His Glastonbury performance is highly anticipated, though it comes at a financial loss for Stewart due to the costs of transporting his 12-piece band from America.