Rod Stewart denies rumors that he’s giving up on rock ‘n’ roll: ‘I shall never retire!’

‘Forever Young’ singer assured fans he is not abandoning rock ‘n’ roll

Rod Stewart is not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The rock legend clarified to fans about retirement rumors after he announced his decision to dive into other genres of music.

The “Forever Young” singer noted he will “never retire” and assured fans he is not abandoning rock ‘n’ roll as his original statement seemed to indicate.

Rock legend Rod Stewart set the record straight that he has no plans to retire and that he will release a swing album after he concludes his 2023 tour. (Getty Images)

“I’d like to clear up any confusion that I may have caused with my dear fans and the media,” Stewart, 78, penned on Instagram.

“I shall never retire! I was put on this earth to be a singer and will keep doing so for as long as the good Lord lets me.”

Stewart is gearing up to kick off his U.K. tour with Boy George on June 24 in Plymouth, England. He is slated to perform at Northampton, Durham, Bristol and Hull.

He also previously announced he will have special solo performances in Edinburgh on July 7 and 8.

Rod Stewart is still going strong at 78. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

“I’ll be playing the hits as advertised for the U.K., U.S., South America and Vegas and into 2024 but no retirement as such,” he continued.

The “Hot Legs” crooner’s comments come on the heels of his recent interview with “BBC Breakfast,” when he announced he wanted to “leave all the rock ‘n’ roll stuff behind, for a while, maybe.”

“Everything has to come to an end sooner or later,” Stewart declared.

“Forever Young” singer Rod Stewart assured fans he is not abandoning rock ‘n’ roll. (Getty Images)

He added in his latest social media explanation that his “newest passion” is swing music, as he is “very eager” to share with fans his projects after he concludes his greatest hit tour.

Meanwhile, the rocker set the record straight and said he “could never turn my back on the songs that I’ve written and sung over the last six decades.”

He compared his iconic tracks to his children, saying, “I created them and I love them.”

After “Maggie May” singer Rod Stewart concludes his 2023 tour, he revealed he will be ready to release his next project to his fans. (Sam Tabone/WireImage)

“I’ll always come back to them, just like I did after The Great American Songbook series, which I shall boastfully add, sold 26 million albums!”

After the “Maggie May” singer concludes his 2023 tour, Stewart revealed he will be ready to release his next project to his fans.

Rod Stewart has been performing since he was a teenager. (Getty Images)

“I look forward to seeing you on the road with all the hits, and I can’t wait to introduce you to my new swing album next year,” he ended his note.