Sir Rod Stewart paid an emotional tribute to Ukraine throughout his live performance on the OVO Hydro. Pictures of the war-torn nation had been proven on an enormous display screen behind the stage because the star sang Rhythm of My Coronary heart throughout his two-hour set.
The singer signalled the tribute by showing on stage with a blue shirt and yellow jacket, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Sir Rod, who has rented and furnished a house for a household of seven Ukrainian refugees, additionally learn out the names of refugees.
On the finish of the track, Sir Rod turned to the display screen to salute a picture of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, saying: “What a man.”
Earlier than kicking off a string of UK area dates final month, Rod stated that he deliberate to deal with the battle in Ukraine as a part of the tour, dedicating reveals to the besieged nation and its courageous folks. The 77-year-old stated that he wished to make use of his “energy” as a knight to assist others.
He additionally beforehand employed three vans crammed with provides for refugees and had them pushed to Ukraine. He then used the identical automobiles to move 16 folks again to security in Berlin.
He stated: “The bombing of harmless youngsters, the bombing of hospitals and playgrounds. Like everybody else, we had been utterly beside ourselves. I don’t want that on anybody. That is evil, pure evil.”
Because the begin of Russia’s invasion on February 24, about 13,000 Ukrainian troopers and greater than 6500 civilians have been killed, together with 400 youngsters.
Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation precipitated will value an estimated $1trillion, in response to Kyiv authorities, and the quantity retains spiralling upwards.
Dad-of-eight Rod just lately revealed he's retiring from touring after this 12 months as a result of he misses his household an excessive amount of when he’s away.
Earlier than Saturday’s present, Rod, whose dad Robert got here from Leith, stated he couldn’t wait to play Glasgow’s Hydro. He added: “I’m all the time eager to impress in Glasgow because it’s like my second dwelling.”
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