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Rod Stewart - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 10, 1945 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Highgate, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Rod Stewart's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the most successful and enduring rock and pop singers, with hits like 'Maggie May', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?', and 'Sailing'. |
Intro
Rod Stewart is a British rock and pop singer-songwriter, recognized for his distinctive raspy singing voice and a career spanning more than five decades. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, known for his solo work as well as with bands like Faces.
Early Life & Background
Rod Stewart was born to Scottish and English parents in Highgate, North London. He developed an early passion for music and football, briefly pursuing a football career before dedicating himself to music in the early 1960s.
Career Highlights
- Lead singer for The Jeff Beck Group (1967–1969)
- Frontman for Faces (1969–1975)
- Breakthrough solo album 'Every Picture Tells a Story' (1971), featuring the hit 'Maggie May'
- Numerous international hits including 'Tonight's the Night', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?', 'Young Turks', and 'Forever Young'
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a solo artist (1994) and as a member of Faces (2012)
- Awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2007
Trivia
- Rod Stewart is an enthusiastic model railway hobbyist and has spent decades building detailed model cityscapes.
- He has sold over 250 million records worldwide.
- He has been knighted by the Queen in 2016 for his services to music and charity.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rod Stewart?
Rod Stewart is 81 years old.
When was Rod Stewart born?
Rod Stewart was born the 10 January 1945.
Where is Rod Stewart from?
Highgate, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 10th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 10, 1945, a Japanese balloon bomb was intercepted over the Pacific Ocean. These balloon bombs were part of Japan's strategy to cause destruction in the United States by using high-altitude balloons to carry incendiary devices. This incident marked one of the few successful interceptions of such devices during the war.
- Day of the week: January 10th, 1945 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Always by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder
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