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Rod Stewart, 81, came close to a medical emergency during a live set at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, visibly slowing, leaning on stage equipment for support, and requiring a backstage team to intervene with an oxygen tank and a cold compress.
Stewart told the crowd the show must go on before acknowledging from the microphone that he had "nearly fainted." The incident is the latest in a series of health-related disruptions to his summer touring schedule.
What Happened Onstage in West Valley City Video obtained by TMZ showed Stewart bracing himself against equipment during the performance before turning backstage and nodding to his crew.
Two members of his team emerged — one carrying an oxygen tank, another applying a cold compress to his neck. Stewart continued performing after the brief intervention.
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