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Rod Stewart pauses Utah concert to use oxygen onstage after nearly fainting
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jun 21, 1:15 AM EDT

Rod Stewart pauses Utah concert to use oxygen onstage after nearly fainting

The singer stopped a performance in Utah and asked the audience for a moment after saying he nearly fainted, using an oxygen tank onstage, according to a report published June 21.

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Rod Stewart stopped his concert in Utah during a performance after saying he nearly fainted and requested a brief pause so he could sit down and use an oxygen tank onstage, according to Page Six’s report published June 21.

In the account, Stewart told the crowd, “I nearly f***ing fainted there. Would you mind if I sit down for this one?” before using oxygen while continuing the show. The report describes the episode as occurring during the live set, with the interruption limited to the time he said he needed.

Page Six also included fan photos of Stewart on stage alongside two female musicians, including an image captioned as showing him performing while oxygen was used as part of the onstage response to his condition.

Stewart’s age is cited in the report as 81. The article characterizes the moment as a near-fainting episode, prompting the immediate safety-oriented adjustment of stopping the show and using oxygen rather than pushing through while feeling unwell.

The report does not provide additional medical details beyond Stewart’s statement about nearly fainting and his subsequent request to sit. It also does not specify whether the oxygen was prearranged or brought in by touring staff for the purpose of managing health during the run.

As of publication time, no official statement from Stewart, his representatives, or the venue was included in the Page Six account, and the exact dates and location details of the Utah stop were not confirmed beyond the report’s description.

For concertgoers, the practical effect described in the report was an onstage pause and continued performance after oxygen use, an approach consistent with rapid, immediate steps to address a performer’s breathing and stability during live shows.

Why It Matters

  • The incident highlights immediate health and safety procedures used in live music settings, including stopping briefly and using medical support equipment onstage.
  • Audience experience was directly affected, with a pause and seating request rather than a full cancellation described in the report.
  • The report underscores the importance of clear communication during live events when a headliner’s condition changes mid-performance.
  • Concert operations, including stage management and medical readiness, can depend on quickly executed adjustments during a show’s runtime.

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Key Facts

  • Rod Stewart paused a concert stop in Utah during a performance after saying he nearly fainted.
  • Stewart asked the audience for permission to sit down for the moment he needed.
  • The report says he used an oxygen tank onstage after the near-fainting incident.
  • The Page Six account cites Stewart’s age as 81.
  • The episode is described as occurring during the live set, with the show continuing after the brief interruption.
  • Fan photos included in the report depict Stewart performing onstage during the episode.