The musician has once again spoken out against Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to media reports, a stance for which he received more than just support at a concert in Leipzig.
Singer Rod Stewart (79) has spoken out against Russian President Vladimir Putin and assured the people of Ukraine of his solidarity. The country has been defending itself against a Russian war of aggression for more than two years.
Members of his family had brought supplies into the country, he had rented a house in Britain for a Ukrainian family and hired two Ukrainians for his crew, Stewart told the British news agency PA.
“So yes, I support (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelensky and the people of Ukraine and will continue to do so,” the statement said. At one of his concerts in Leipzig, boos and whistles were heard in addition to applause when the Ukrainian flag and a picture of Zelensky were shown, as several media outlets reported.
“Putin must be stopped. I have the time of my life playing for the German audience,” the British musician said, according to PA. He is looking forward to playing his remaining dates. Concerts are still planned in Hamburg, Cologne and Munich. Stewart is known for hits such as “Sailing,” “Baby Jane” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain.” He dedicated his song “Rhythm Of My Heart” to Ukraine at concerts, PA reported.
Source: Stern
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