A 67-year-old rock god relearning to sing after cancer? That's not a concert, that's a resurrection.
Still young at 67, Rod Stewart could register his mellow, raspy voice, his hair colour, but also his trademark songs. With countless hits like «Sailing», «Baby Jane» or «Da Ya Think I’m Sexy» the mega star has sold well over 150 million records. In 1999, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. He was operated and his legendary voice was damaged. Rod had to learn how to sing all over again and he proved that he had succeeded when he released his Great American Songbook album series, which established him as an extraordinary crooner. Today he is still a naughty boy – and «forever young»: And last year he became a father once again! For his concert in Basel, he brings along ballads for the ladies and cool riffs for the gents.
Acting
Rod's charisma: part Vegas showman, part vulnerable survivor, all ego.
Sound
That rasp—rebuilt from nothing after cancer surgery—is the real star.
Director
Roli Bärlocher
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rod's 1999 thyroid cancer surgery damaged his vocal cords so severely he had to relearn singing from scratch—making this 2012 performance over a decade into his vocal rebirth.
The 'AVO Session' branding was Basel's attempt to rival Montreux as a serious jazz/pop festival—booking a rebuilt rock icon was their flex move.
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