Isle of Wight festival 2017 confirms Rod Stewart as its latest headliner
Rod Stewart has been confirmed to be headlining the UK's Isle of Wight festival 2017, the organizers announced on Twitter.
The British singer is the second act to be announced and will be joining already confirmed headliners Arcade Fire at the festival.
Stewart will perform at the event on the Sunday night, in what looks set to be the singer's only UK festival next year.
Rod Stewart commented on the news, according to NME, saying, "I have been very lucky to have played many of the world's finest venues and festivals -- but never played the legendary IOW Festival. I am so excited to put that right. June can't come round soon enough."
Isle of Wight Festival Promoter, John Giddings added, "I've wanted Rod Stewart to play at the festival for a number of years -- he's an incredible icon with a career that's spanned over five decades so it's impossible to not be a fan. On Sunday night he'll bring an incredible energy to create an unforgettable moment."
Previous headliners include David Bowie, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Blur, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones.
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place next year June 8-11 at Seaclose Park, Newport.
