‘The Show Must Go On’: Classic Rocker Rod Stewart Pauses Show in Utah After Nearly Fainting, Uses Oxygen Tank * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
Rod Stewart – Wiki Commons
‘Hey-hey, my-my/rock and roll can never die/There’s more to the picture/than meets the eye’.
We’ve come to a point in time when the men and women who created the golden era of rock music are in their late 70s or 80s.
Many have died or retired, but some remain – plowing away as best as they can.
This applies to 81-year-old British rock icon Rod Stewart, still touring and raising controversies.
About a week ago, Stewart had to cancel a show at the last minute over health issues, only to be seen attending a World Cup match and indulging in alcoholic beverages.
Now, the former ‘Faces’ star was forced to pause his Friday night concert in Utah and breathe oxygen from a tank onstage, explaining afterward that he nearly fainted.
Last night, Rod Stewart nearly fainted in the middle of a concert, and they had to give him oxygen in front of all his fans 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ED6CR2GfVj
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) June 21, 2026
NBC News reported:
“TMZ was the first to report the incident at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater in West Valley City, outside Salt Lake City.
In video shared by the outlet, Stewart could be seen gripping surfaces for support while singing, before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth.
The crowd is heard applauding and cheering for Stewart as he inhales.”
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Rod Stewart had a rough show in Utah … doubling over in discomfort during the set — and needing puffs from an oxygen tank onstage. pic.twitter.com/iT0idEp86t
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 21, 2026
Once he recovered, Stewart reportedly said: ‘The show must go on’.
TMZ reported:
“He’s still tapping his foot, trying to stay with the rhythm … but clearly there’s something wrong — and several backstage attendants eventually render aid.
One rolls out an oxygen tank, and Stewart takes some big inhales … steadying himself as the show goes on.
Stewart makes the crowd laugh while also informing them he dang near fainted … a testament to his good nature — even in a scary moment. He finished his show sitting in a chair, just needing to get off his feet.”
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