Rod Stewart

Date of Birth: January 10, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Sir Roderick David Stewart, known professionally as Rod Stewart, is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Born on January 10, 1945, in Highgate, London, Rod Stewart began his music career in the early 1960s. Initially, he was a part of several bands, including the Jeff Beck Group and Faces, before launching a highly successful solo career. Stewart’s signature raspy voice and charismatic stage presence have earned him legions of fans worldwide. Over the decades, he has released numerous hit singles like “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and “Sailing,” earning multiple awards and accolades. In 2016, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music and charity.

5 Interesting Facts about Rod Stewart

1. Rod Stewart has sold over 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

2. He is an avid soccer fan and played for the Brentford F.C. youth team before fully committing to his music career.

3. Stewart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: once as a solo artist in 1994 and again as a member of Faces in 2012.

4. He has won a Grammy Award, a Brit Award, and an American Music Award, among other honors.

5. Rod Stewart is known for his love of model railways and has an extensive collection that he often showcases in magazines.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rod Stewart

1. “You’re in my heart, you’re in my soul. You’ll be my breath should I grow old.”

2. “I’ve always looked on myself as one of a band and never sought a solo career.”

3. “I don’t care about being remembered. I’m not a John Lennon. I always preferred the Rolling Stones to The Beatles.”

4. “The minute you start thinking that you’ve made it is the beginning of the end.”

5. “I once said to someone, if you want to get to know me, listen to my music. It’s all in there.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Rod Stewart’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $300 million.

Children

Rod Stewart has eight children from five different relationships. His children are: 1. Sarah Streeter (born 1963) with Susannah Boffey 2. Kimberly Stewart (born 1979) with Alana Stewart 3. Sean Stewart (born 1980) with Alana Stewart 4. Ruby Stewart (born 1987) with Kelly Emberg 5. Renée Stewart (born 1992) with Rachel Hunter 6. Liam Stewart (born 1994) with Rachel Hunter 7. Alastair Wallace Stewart (born 2005) with Penny Lancaster 8. Aiden Patrick Stewart (born 2011) with Penny Lancaster