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Rod Stewart Rocks Hamptons After Health Scare
1 Aug
Summary
- Rod Stewart performed energetically at a charity event.
- The event raised US$1.7 million for TeachRock charity.
- Stewart had recently postponed shows due to illness.
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart, aged 81, delivered a high-energy performance at a charity event held in Southampton, New York. The exclusive benefit on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, was in support of Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock charity. Stewart entertained guests for an hour and a half with his classic hits.
The fundraising event was highly successful, generating an impressive US$1.7 million for the educational charity. Notably, Rod Stewart performed without a fee. The evening also featured a popular auction, including an item that brought in US$160,000 for dinner with Steven Van Zandt and Sopranos actors.
Stewart's robust performance came after a period of health setbacks earlier in May and June. He had been forced to cancel or postpone concerts due to an acute upper respiratory infection causing laryngitis and breathlessness, with one show postponed due to altitude and heat in Utah where he briefly used an oxygen tank. His recent appearance in the Hamptons suggested a strong return to form.
