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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Rod Stewart says he gargles rum and coke before every show and only wants two items on his Glastonbury rider

Veteran rocker Rod Stewart has revealed he always gargles a swig of rum and coke before going on stage and has maintained the pre-show ritual for the past 40 years.

The 80-year-old singer, who’s set to play the Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival this June, said he doesn’t drink the beverage on any other occasion.

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