Sir Rod Stewart has addressed his recent spate of ill health after cancelling three concerts at short notice. Most recently, the 81-year-old singer pulled out of a show in San Diego with 40 minutes to spare,

But for whatever reason, Rod Stewart doesn’t get enough credit for the depth and scope of his artistic accomplishments. There was a stretch in the 70s when Stewart, both on his own and within the confines of a band,

Following a few recent show cancellations, the “Maggie May” singer performed in Utah last Friday. But it took a big toll.

The British pop icon also canceled a show in California on Friday, then flew to watch a World Cup match on Saturday.

Rock icon Rod Stewart was forced to pause his concert in Utah on Friday night and take pulls of oxygen from a tank onstage, saying afterward that he nearly fainted

The musician, 81, later addressed the crowd, telling audience members that he nearly fainted while also making a few jokes