Rod Stewart given oxygen on stage during gig

Veteran rocker Rod Stewart requires use of an oxygen tank on stage during a gig in Utah.

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Veteran rocker Rod Stewart has sparked concern after he required the use of an oxygen tank during a gig in Utah on Friday night.

The 81-year-old was mid-song when he began holding on to his nearby surroundings before staff rushed out with the tank – suggesting that they were already prepared for such a possibility.

After receiving treatment, he told the crowd: “The show must go on.”

Heading towards a flight of stairs onstage, he added: “I nearly fucking fainted there. Would you mind if I sat down for this one?”

@the_twin_doctors
Sometimes altitude and age don’t mix. Last night in Utah, 81-year-old rock legend Rod Stewart proved once again why he’s a true icon, taking the stage in West Valley City as part of his One Last Time tour. Having overcome thyroid cancer in 2000 and prostate cancer years later, Stewart has stayed incredibly fit and dedicated, continuing to deliver powerful performances with his signature raspy voice. Footage from @tmz_tv shows that during the show at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, however, the singer was seen using an oxygen tank after appearing to struggle with his breathing and nearly fainting onstage. Utah’s high elevation of over 4,300 feet means thinner air and lower oxygen availability, which can cause shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue—effects that hit especially hard for vocalists exerting themselves during long, energetic sets. Fans are sending love and well-wishes to Sir Rod, celebrating his remarkable resilience while highlighting how altitude and performance demands can challenge even the toughest legends. #RodStewart #OneLastTime #UtahConcert #MusicLegend #RockIcon
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The reason for the incident is unclear, although the venue is located some 4,300ft (1,310m) above sea level.

Stewart caused controversy Stateside last week when he cancelled a show in San Diego due to laryngitis before being pictured hours later partying with two of his sons on a private jet en route to watch Scotland in the World Cup.