Rod Stewart says his ‘days are numbered’ as he discusses view on dying

Forward of his eightieth birthday, Sir Rod Stewart has opened up in regards to the future and what his plans are for ‘these previous couple of years’.

The legendary rock singer – who’s one of many best-selling music artists of all time – could also be 79, however that does not cease him from nonetheless getting up on stage and performing, even taking to social media to declare he’ll ‘by no means retire’.

Nevertheless, Stewart has been reflecting on the years to return, forward of marking his eightieth 12 months on this planet and enthusiastic about what else he desires from life. And Stewart followers fret not, as a result of by ‘previous couple of years,’ he does not simply imply two or three.

In an interview with The Solar, Stewart admitted he is ‘not like [he] was within the ’70s and ’80s’ and is definitely ‘extra conscious of [his] health now than earlier than’.

He defined: “I can’t keep up all night time, get drunk and go mad and nonetheless have a voice identical to that. These days I’ve to guard my voice earlier than and after each present.

“The older you get, the extra it’s a must to do this. Water has a hell of quite a bit to do with it.”

Nevertheless, does that imply he solely drinks water? Actually not.

Rod Stewart could also be 79 however he has no plans of retiring anytime quickly ( Iwi Onodera/Redferns)

Stewart famous he nonetheless goes ‘mad after each present’.

“You’re speaking to Rod Stewart right here, mate. […]There are 13 of us, six ladies, actually nice musicians and I make them drink. We completely adore it,” he added.

And the musician admitted he additionally wets the whistle earlier than reveals too, having ‘a fast Bacardi’, which he tries to inform himself is ‘good for [his] voice’.

Nevertheless, whereas jesting about how he is continued his rock ‘n’ roll methods regardless of his age, Stewart admitted he is ‘conscious [his] days are numbered,’ however added he is ‘received no concern’.

Stewart has no ‘concern’ of rising previous or dying (Kirsty Wigglesworth – WPA Pool/Getty Photos)

He continued: “We’ve got all received to go on sooner or later, so we’re all in the identical basket.

“I’m going to be having fun with myself for these previous couple of years as a lot as I can. I say few – in all probability one other 15. I can do this straightforward mate, straightforward.”

Within the subsequent nevertheless a few years of his life, Stewart has ‘ambitions like touring with Jools,’ however in the end ‘would really feel grasping if [he] requested for ­something extra’.

Stewart resolved: “I’ve had fun and a great life and I’ve loved myself, so I wouldn’t ask for something extra.

“Most likely good well being and good well being for my youngsters and happiness… and Celtic [football club] doing properly.

“We beat Man Metropolis the opposite day in a pleasant. I’m really fanatical about Celtic nonetheless.”