India, Sept. 29 -- Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has confirmed his retirement and that he will step down from live performances after recent health developments. This marks the end of his touring career that spans across six decades. The 81-year-old singer shared that his upcoming series of concerts next year will be his last.

Titled The Final Encore, the tour will see Sir Rod perform in cities across the UK and Europe. Reported by The Mirror, the veteran musician will travel from Dublin's 3Arena on April 23, then to London, Amsterdam, and Berlin before his final performance in Hannover at the ZAG Arena on July 24. "After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last," Rod confirmed.

He added, "I've been singing ...