This year, Rod Stewart will bring his recognizable singing voice back out on the road to play songs from his new album, The Tears of Hercules, as well as fan favorites from the past half century.

He overcame thyroid cancer, but lost his voice and had to relearn how to sing, as he explained on an ITV episode of Loose Women.

Rod Stewart shared his experience with thyroid cancer, which he described as a quick and painless procedure, though it cost him his voice for a time. He underwent surgery to remove the cancer, which was slow-growing, and he fully recovered after six months. Reflecting on the ordeal, he said it made him realize the importance of perspective and how vulnerable he felt during that time.

In 2019, he revealed he was also successfully treated for prostate cancer, caught early enough that it didn’t require chemotherapy. He encouraged others to get checked, adding, “Sticking your finger up your keister won’t hurt.”

Rod emphasized his gratitude for good health, saying, “The Lord has provided for me,” and urged everyone to take their health seriously.