Sir Rod Stewart stops concert to use oxygen tank

Sir Rod Stewart stopped a Utah show to use an oxygen tank after appearing doubled over in pain and nearly fainting during his performance at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah, on Friday (19.06.26). TMZ shared video showing the 81-year-old pausing as he leaned on the stage setup, then receiving an oxygen tank before joking with the crowd about almost fainting and completing the performance seated. The article links the episode to a recent run of cancellations. Stewart had previously canceled May 29 and 30 residency dates at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas at the last minute due to a vocal rest order, and on 12 June he canceled a California show hours before it began after being diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection resulting in laryngitis. Following online criticism after he traveled by private jet to Boston for a World Cup match, the piece describes the public reaction to his decision to fly while earlier stops cited illness.