Discover Rod Stewart’s journey, worth, music, and family as he celebrates his 80th birthday with fans and memories.
Grammy winner, Rod Stewart, celebrated his 80th birthday on January 10, 2025. Fans of Stewart came together in Leicestershire this weekend to honor the legendary artist’s 80th birthday. Rod’s sister Mary, who is 96 years old, has attended every year for the past 20 years.
Stewart has made a lasting impact on the global music industry, inspiring numerous artists and captivating millions. Let’s explore his journey.
Early Life and Beginnings
Roderick David Stewart was born on Jan 10, 1945, in Highgate, London. He is 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)tall. His early love for music was accompanied by dreams of becoming a footballer, but destiny had other plans. Stewart joined numerous bands and eventually flourished in his solo music career.
“By the early 1960s, Stewart turned his focus towards” the burgeoning London music scene. Influenced by American rhythm and blues, he joined small-time bands, laying the foundation for an Illustrious career. His stint with Jimmy Powell & the Five Dimensions marked his first professional step, though the world was yet to discover the full extent of his talent. In 1967, Rod Stewart got his big break by joining The Jeff Beck Group.
Here are some famous songs of Rod that marked another level of his musical journey.
1. “Maggie May” (1971) – One of his signature songs, this hit skyrocketed him to fame and became a chart-topping success worldwide.
2. “Sailing” (1975) – A heartfelt ballad that showcased his versatility and became a global anthem.
3. “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” (1978) – A disco-inspired track that cemented his status as a pop icon.
4. “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” (1976) – A sultry tune that topped the charts and became one of his most well-known songs.
5. “Forever Young” (1988) – A nostalgic and uplifting song that remains a fan favorite.
6. “You Wear It Well” (1972) – A follow-up success to “Maggie May,” solidifying his early solo career.
“7. The First Cut Is the Deepest” (1977) – A poignant cover that became a classic in his repertoire.
8. “Have I Told You Lately” (1993) – A romantic ballad that earned widespread acclaim and continues to be a popular love song.
9. “Hot Legs” (1977) – A high-energy rock track highlighting his raw vocal power.
10. “Young Turks” (1981) – A catchy synth-driven song that captured the spirit of the 1980s.
Net worth
British singer-songwriter Sir Rod Stewart CBE has an estimated net worth of $300 million. This figure encompasses the value of his real estate holdings and his $100 million catalog sale in February 2024.
Wife and children
Rod married first-wife Alana Hamilton, He and Alana share children Kimberly and Sean. In 1990. Stewart wed model Rachel Hunter, six years after his separation from Alana in 1984. The couple shares two kids, Renee and Liam. Stewart and Hunter split in 1999, and he tied with Penny Lancaster the knot in 2007. Rock legend Rod Stewart has eight children.
Tour
- Foot Loose & Fancy Free Tour (1977)
- Blondes ‘Ave More Fun Tour (1978–1979)
- Foolish Behaviour Tour (1980–1981)
- Worth Leavin’ Home For Tour (1981–1982)
- Body Wishes Tour (1983)
- Camouflage Tour (1984–1985)
- Every Beat of My Heart Tour (1986)
- Out of Order Tour (1988–1989)
- Vagabond Heart Tour (1991–1992)
- A Night to Remember Tour (1993–1994)
- A Spanner in the Works Tour (1995–1996)
- All Rod, All Night, All the Hits Tour (1998–1999)
- Human Tour (2001)
- Live in Concert Tour (2002)
- From Maggie May to the Great American Songbook Tour (2004)
- Tour (2005)
- Rockin’ in the Round Tour (2007)
- Rocks His Greatest Hits Tour (2008–2009)
- One Rockin’ Night Tour (2009)
- Soulbook Tour (2010)
- Heart & Soul Tour (2011–2012) with Stevie Nicks
- Live the Life Tour (2013)
- The Voice, The Guitar, The Songs Tour (2014) with Santana
- The Hits Tour (2014–2015)
- Hits 2015
- Hits 2016
- From Gasoline Alley to Another Country: Hits 2016 (2016–2017)
- Summer Tour 2017
- Summer Tour 2018
- Blood Red Roses Tour (2019)
- Rod Stewart The Hits 2020
- Rod Stewart The Hits (2021)
- One Last Time Tour (2025)