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Rod Stewart in 1969
Six essential Rod Stewart albums every rock fan needs in their collection

By Ian Fortnam Published

Buying guide Forget the Great American Songbook series – these are the albums that prove Rod Stewart is one of rock’s greatest voices

Buying guide
Rod Stewart crooning on stage
"The time has come to say farewell." Rod Stewart announces final ever tour for 2027

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Music legend Rod Stewart will be bowing out for good with a series of farewell shows next year

Concerts & Shows
Carmine Appice headshot
Master drummer Carmine Appice looks back on his wild career

By Dave Everley Published

Carmine Appice played with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, BBA, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart and Blue Murder – and co-wrote one of the biggest disco-rock hits in history

Bands & Artists
A composite photograph of drummer Carmine Appice and Rod Stewart
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice on writing Rod Stewart’s biggest hit on a drum machine

By Dave Everley Published

Carmine Appice was behind one of the greatest disco-rock songs of the 70s

Bands & Artists
Rod Stewart onstage
Rod Stewart cancels upcoming tour dates after undergoing heart surgery

By Fraser Lewry Published

After undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, Rod Stewart has abandoned his current touring schedule

Bands & Artists
The Faces’ Ronnie Wood and Rid Stewart onstage in 1973
The debauched story of the Faces, the ultimate party band who gave the world Rod Stewart

By Rob Hughes Published

They were the greatest party band of the 70s

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Bands & Artists
Rod Stewart and Yungblud, not related
Up until the age of 11, Yungblud thought Rod Stewart was his grandad

By Niall Doherty Published

As a child, the punk-pop star got increasingly upset that grandad hadn't told him lately that he loved him

Bands & Artists
The Faces at the Brit Awards, 2020
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones have recorded 11 songs for a new Faces album

By Paul Brannigan Published

More than 50 years on since their last studio album, Faces are preparing to return with a new record in 2026

Albums
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, plus Gregg Wallace wielding a hand blender (composite image)
Rod Stewart slams Masterchef host Gregg Wallace as presenter faces misconduct probe

By Fraser Lewry Published

Sir Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster appeared on the Greg Wallace-hosted Celebrity Masterchef in 2021

Bands & Artists
Elton John and Rod Stewart onstage at Vicarage Road
The Hollywood A-lister who got smashed on cheap cigarettes watching Elton John, Rod Stewart and Nazareth in 1974

By Fraser Lewry Published

Gigs today ain't what they used to be

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