Rod Stewart
Nearly Fainted Onstage, Video …
Puffing Away On Oxygen Tank
Published
Rod Stewart had a rough show in Utah last night … doubling over in discomfort during the set — and needing puffs from an oxygen tank onstage.
The singer-songwriter hit the stage at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, UT last night … and he wasn’t moving around the stage as much as usual.
Check out the video, obtained by TMZ … Stewart’s supporting himself on musical instruments, barriers and even a pole at the side of the stage.
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.
While we don’t know the exact reason for Stewart’s unsteadiness, West Valley City is about 4,300 feet above sea level … and the altitude definitely could’ve hit him harder than he expected. He also recently canceled a show in San Diego, citing laryngitis, though he felt well enough to hit a World Cup match.
We’ve reached out to Rod for more info … so far, no word back.