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Rod Stewart a well-known singer and song writer recently celebrated his 80th birthday. His impressive decades long journey has inspired a loyal following all across the globe.
Born on January 10, 1945, in London, his musical path began when he received a guitar from his father in 1959. He pursued many interests including trialing for a soccer team but it was music that would be his eventual legacy.
In his early days Stewart became a part of different groups such as, “The Dimensions,” “The Hoochie Coochie Men,” “Steampacket” and "The Shotgun Express”. Eventually his career made another jump in the right direction when he was added as a member of the Jeff Beck Group where his career started to get public recognition through live shows.
Rod Stewart started his solo career by releasing "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down" in the UK, 1970. This happened during the same period he was also part of the band, The Faces. Even after moving fully into his solo career, collaborations with popular musicians continued, including partnerships with Elton John and Paul McCartney, adding layers to a rich story line of musical partnerships.
The 1971 solo hit "Maggie May” was the first number 1 song for Stewart in both the U.K and US showing just how powerful his music had become. His ability to combine his talent with multiple musical styles helped his career and brand become legendary through a variety of different music genres.
Stewart had several marriages including his first marriage with Alana Hamilton in 1979. He later married model Rachel Hunter in 1990 with whom he also had children. Now his relationship is with Penny Lancaster whom he married in 2007.
As a father to 8 children Rod has embraced his large blended family . His children including Sarah, Kimberly, Sean, Ruby, Renee, Alastair and Aiden, showing his great family structure throughout his journey. He makes special time for the whole family even after becoming a super star.
Rod is committed to providing his children a support system while also acknowledging mistakes in life is not an option for him. By keeping everyone together he is working on all the complex relationships with children from all areas of his personal life and wants nothing but positivity for them. Even at this age he does everything he can to show everyone what they mean to him as individuals.
For his milestone 80th birthday, Rod is surrounded by love with a large vacation with 7 of his children, their spouses, grandchildren and with his wife, Penny. His friends have also expressed love on this unique moment in his history such as Eltohn John , by posting throw back pictures as well.
In 2016, Rod was named Sir Rod by Prince William which is one of the most memorable accolades he has been given. He also was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire almost 10 years before the knighthood showing he had many public interests in community as well.
While reaching his 80th birthday, Sir Rod Stewart has continued to pursue live shows, demonstrating how important his time on stage is. His career also has not showed many signs of slowing down with him even adding dates to the 2025 year calendar in Vegas.
He has maintained high interest in his performance for 50 plus years with continued show in his name even after making statements in his last album and that being his last original music.
The multi Grammy winner did make an appearance to discuss his legacy after such a unique moment that had arrived for the legendary performer. Social media had also taken a liking to images of his family that are part of his recent celebration of life.
While many fans of the musician have come to enjoy many of his songs it should also be known that he has produced popular songs that he actually did not write such as “The First Cut Is The Deepest,” written by Cat Stevens, “Downtown Train” from Tom Waits, “Broken Arrow,” from Robbie Robertson and “Have I Told You Lately” from Van Morrison which show he was talented in a broad range of skills.