Rod Stewart is known for his distinctive raspy singing voice and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 120 million records sold worldwide.
Stewart's breakthrough album, "Every Picture Tells a Story," topped charts in multiple countries and featured the hit single "Maggie May."
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a solo artist and again in 2012 as a member of Faces.
Biography
Early Life
Sir Roderick David Stewart was born on January 10, 1945, in Highgate, North London, as the youngest of five children. His father, Robert Joseph Stewart, was a Scottish master builder, while his mother, Elsie Rebecca Gilbart, was English. Growing up in a modest household, Stewart enjoyed a "fantastically happy" childhood, despite his undistinguished academic record. He developed a passion for football, supporting Arsenal and showcasing his athletic talent. However, music would soon capture his heart, leading him to busk with a harmonica in the early 1960s.
Music Career
Stewart's music career began in earnest in 1962, and he quickly made a name for himself in the British rock scene. He joined the Jeff Beck Group in 1967 and later became a member of Faces in 1969. His solo career took off with the release of his debut album, "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down," in 1969. Stewart's unique blend of rock, folk, and R&B resonated with audiences, culminating in his breakthrough album, "Every Picture Tells a Story," in 1971, which featured the iconic single "Maggie May." Over the years, he released numerous successful albums, including "Atlantic Crossing" and "Blondes Have More Fun," solidifying his status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 120 million records sold worldwide.
Personal Life and Legacy
Stewart's personal life has been marked by both triumph and adversity. He faced significant health challenges, including a thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2000 and prostate cancer in 2017, from which he has since recovered. Beyond his music, Stewart is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in cancer research. His contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stewart's legacy as a versatile artist continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
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Discography
Thanks for the Memory… The Great American Songbook, Volume Ⅳ2005
- 1.I've Got a Crush on You3:08
- 2.Blue Skies3:38
- 3.I Wish You Love3:36
- 4.Makin' Whoopee3:11
- 5.Thanks for the Memory3:44
- 6.Nevertheless3:25
- 7.Long Ago and Far Away3:27
- 8.You Send Me2:49
- 9.My Funny Valentine3:09
- 10.I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm3:50
- 11.Taking a Chance on Love2:43
- 12.Let's Fall in Love3:12
- 13.My One and Only Love3:11
Stardust… The Great American Songbook, Volume Ⅲ2004
- 1.Embraceable You3:31
- 2.For Sentimental Reasons3:02
- 3.Blue Moon4:05
- 4.What a Wonderful World4:30
- 5.Stardust4:02
- 6.Manhattan2:54
- 7.’S Wonderful3:24
- 8.Isn’t It Romantic3:51
- 9.I Can’t Get Started3:24
- 10.But Not for Me3:23
- 11.A Kiss to Build a Dream On3:14
- 12.Baby, It’s Cold Outside3:52
- 13.Night and Day3:09
- 14.A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square4:05
- 15.You Belong to Me3:13
As Time Goes By… The Great American Songbook, Vol. II2003
- 1.Time After Time2:59
- 2.I’m in the Mood for Love3:08
- 3.Don’t Get Around Much Anymore2:49
- 4.Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered4:14
- 5.’Till There Was You2:52
- 6.Until the Real Thing Comes Along3:39
- 7.Where or When3:11
- 8.Smile3:13
- 9.My Heart Stood Still3:04
- 10.Someone to Watch Over Me3:31
- 11.As Time Goes By3:50
- 12.I Only Have Eyes for You3:08
- 13.Crazy She Calls Me3:29
- 14.Our Love Is Here to Stay2:57
It Had to Be You… The Great American Songbook2002
- 1.You Go to My Head4:17
- 2.They Can't Take That Away From Me3:26
- 3.The Way You Look Tonight3:49
- 4.It Had to Be You3:25
- 5.That Old Feeling2:55
- 6.These Foolish Things3:48
- 7.The Very Thought of You3:20
- 8.Moonglow3:33
- 9.I'll Be Seeing You3:51
- 10.Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye3:28
- 11.The Nearness of You3:01
- 12.For All We Know3:25
- 13.We'll Be Together Again3:55
- 14.That's All3:03
Human2001
- 1.Human3:48
- 2.Smitten5:00
- 3.Don’t Come Around Here3:49
- 4.Soul on Soul4:31
- 5.Loveless4:00
- 6.If I Had You4:18
- 7.Charlie Parker Loves Me4:41
- 8.It Was Love That We Needed4:12
- 9.To Be With You3:56
- 10.Run Back Into Your Arms3:26
- 11.I Can’t Deny It3:44
When We Were the New Boys1998
- 1.Cigarettes and Alcohol4:04
- 2.Ooh La La4:16
- 3.Rocks4:45
- 4.Superstar4:21
- 5.Secret Heart4:07
- 6.Hotel Chambermaid3:50
- 7.Shelly My Love3:38
- 8.When We Were the New Boys4:41
- 9.Weak4:37
- 10.What Do You Want Me to Do?3:35
A Spanner in the Works1995
- 1.Windy Town5:12
- 2.The Downtown Lights6:34
- 3.Leave Virginia Alone4:07
- 4.Sweetheart Like You4:54
- 5.This5:19
- 6.Lady Luck4:25
- 7.You're the Star4:40
- 8.Muddy, Sam and Otis4:43
- 9.Hang on St. Christopher4:04
- 10.Delicious4:44
- 11.Soothe Me3:34
- 12.Purple Heather4:56
Baby Come Home1994
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Vagabond Heart1991
- 1.Rhythm of My Heart4:16
- 2.Rebel Heart4:10
- 3.Broken Arrow4:27
- 4.It Takes Two4:14
- 5.When a Man's in Love5:34
- 6.You Are Everything4:10
- 7.The Motown Song4:00
- 8.Go Out Dancing4:21
- 9.No Holding Back5:47
- 10.Have I Told You Lately4:01
- 11.Moment of Glory4:48
- 12.Downtown Train4:41
- 13.If Only4:57
In a Broken Dream1988
- 1.In A Broken Dream3:42
- 2.The Blues4:00
- 3.Cloude Nine3:40
- 4.Just A Little Misunderstood3:59
- 5.Sparky Rides3:16
- 6.Red Ballroom2:59
- 7.Why Does It Go On2:49
- 8.The Day Will Come2:42
- 9.I Just Got Some3:40
- 10.Shake2:41
- 11.Bright Lights, Big City3:21
- 12.Keep Your Hands Off Her2:08
- 13.Ain't That Loving You Baby2:36
- 14.Don't You Tell Nobody3:59
- 15.Moppers Blues2:46
- 16.Just Like I Treat You2:23
Out of Order1988
- 1.Lost in You
- 2.The Wild Horse
- 3.Lethal Dose of Love
- 4.Forever Young
- 5.My Heart Can’t Tell You No
- 6.Dynamite
- 7.Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out
- 8.Crazy About Her
- 9.Try a Little Tenderness
- 10.When I Was Your Man
- 11.Almost Illegal
Every Beat of My Heart1986
- 1.Here to Eternity6:02
- 2.Another Heartache4:29
- 3.A Night Like This4:06
- 4.Who’s Gonna Take Me Home (The Rise and Fall of a Budding Gigolo)4:41
- 5.Red Hot in Black3:18
- 6.Love Touch4:04
- 7.In My Own Crazy Way3:16
- 8.Every Beat of My Heart5:18
- 9.Ten Days of Rain5:24
- 10.In My Life1:56
Camouflage1984
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Body Wishes1983
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Tonight I’m Yours1981
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Foolish Behaviour1980
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Blondes Have More Fun1978
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Foot Loose & Fancy Free1977
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A Night on the Town1976
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Atlantic Crossing1975
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Smiler1974
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Never a Dull Moment1972
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Every Picture Tells a Story1971
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Gasoline Alley1970
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An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down1969
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Mercury Records
- Record label
- Warner Records
Achievements
- Award
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Groups
- Jeffery Rodcurrent
- Jimmy Powell & the Five Dimensionscurrent
- Quiet Meloncurrent
- The Rod Stewart Groupcurrent
- The Shotgun Expresscurrent
- The Steampacketcurrent
- Jeff Beck Grouplead vocals, original · 1967–1969
- Faceslead vocals, original · 1969–1975
Played together with
- Alex LigertwoodJeff Beck Group · 1970–1971 · lead vocals
- Aynsley DunbarJeff Beck Group · 1967–1967 · drums (drum set)
- Bobby TenchJeff Beck Group · 1971–1972 · guitar, lead vocals
- Clem CattiniJeff Beck Group · 1967–1967 · drums (drum set), original
- Clive ChamanJeff Beck Group · 1970–1972 · bass guitar
Cozy PowellJeff Beck Group · 1970–1972 · drums (drum set)- David AmbroseJeff Beck Group · 1967–1967 · bass guitar
Ian McLaganFaces · 1969–1975 · keyboard, original
Jeff BeckJeff Beck Group · 1967–1969 · eponymous, guitar, original- Jeff BeckJeff Beck Group · 1970–1972 · eponymous, guitar, original
- Jet HarrisJeff Beck Group · 1967–1967 · bass guitar, original
Kenney JonesFaces · 1969–1975 · drums (drum set), original, percussion
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Rod Steward, Roderick David Stewart, Roderick Stewart, Stewart, Rod
Sir Roderick David Stewart is a British singer and songwriter. Known for his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. His music career began in 1962 when he took up busking with a harmonica. He was a member of various bands before joining the Jeff Beck Group in 1967. Joining Faces in 1969, he also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album, An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down, that year. Stewart's early albums were a fusion of rock, folk music, soul music, and R&B. His third album, 1971's Every Picture Tells a Story, was his breakthrough, topping the charts in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, as did its single "Maggie May". His 1972 follow-up album, Never a Dull Moment, also reached number one in the UK and Australia, while going top three in the US and Canada. Its single, "You Wear It Well", topped the UK chart and was a moderate hit elsewhere.
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