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Rod Stewart brings farewell tour to Amsterdam

Rod Stewart has announced his final concert tour, titled The Final Encore, which includes a stop in Amsterdam. The legendary artist clarified that while this is his last tour, he is not retiring from his music career.

British rock icon Rod Stewart has announced his final concert tour, titled The Final Encore. The legendary singer confirmed on social media that this will be his last trek, although he clarified that he is not retiring from music entirely. The extensive tour is scheduled to begin on April 23 in Dublin and will feature performances across various European cities, including Amsterdam, before concluding in Hannover on July 24.

This announcement follows a challenging period for the singer, who previously had to cancel parts of his tour in the United States and Mexico earlier this year due to a medical procedure regarding his heart. Known for classic hits such as Maggie May and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Stewart expressed deep gratitude toward his fans for their decades of support. He noted that the upcoming performances represent his final opportunity to share his music on such a large scale.

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