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Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters

Dave Lifton — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:40:04 +0000

Regardless of what one thinks of his sense of humor, it's undeniable that Howard Stern has an uncanny knack for getting his guests to open up about some of their most private details. On Monday, May 13, Rod Stewart talked about how close he and Ron Wood came to having casts made of their genitalia by the infamous Plaster Casters.

Rod Stewart Would Like to Reunite the Faces

Dave Lifton — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:50:58 +0000

Now that Rod Stewart has rediscovered his songwriting muse, the rock legend is thinking about reviving another aspect of his storied past. In a new interview, Stewart said that he's up for a long-awaited reunion of the Faces.

Rod Stewart Discusses His Return to Songwriting

Dave Lifton — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:10:10 +0000

After spending the better part of the past two decades recording other people's songs, Rod Stewart is ready for the May 7 release of 'Time,' his first album of mostly self-penned material since 1988's 'Out of Order.' In a new interview, Stewart opened up about his decision to start writing songs again.

Rod Stewart, 'It's Over' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:12 +0000

It’s less than a month before the May 7 release date of Rod Stewart‘s new album, ‘Time.’ Yesterday (April 15) he unveiled ‘It’s Over.’ In the lyric, Stewart describes a marriage that is ending in an acrimonious divorce after only five years. He runs through a litany of everything involved — the lawyers, the damage [...]

Rod Stewart, 'She Makes Me Happy' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:59:59 +0000

Rod Stewart‘s return to songwriting brings genuine joy and elation to fans in the way of a first single called ‘She Makes Me Happy.’ The singer’s uptempo ode to a lover is refreshing and natural. Lyrically, ‘She Makes Me Happy’ may be a little too literal for some. Stewart’s boyish love could even be called [...]

Rod Stewart Reveals Cover Art and Track Listing for 'Time'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:30:12 +0000

On May 7, Rod Stewart will release 'Time,' his first album of self-penned material in 20 years. Today (March 19) EMI unveiled the cover art and the track listing for the new record, which can be pre-ordered at iTunes and Amazon. The iTunes version contains three bonus tracks. In addition, the first single, 'She Makes Me Happy,' was sent to radio today and can now be purchased digitally.

Rod Stewart Reveals Title and Release Date for Upcoming Album

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:45:28 +0000

Legendary rocker Rod Stewart previewed the tracks from his upcoming album for a group of journalists in New York City on Thursday (March 7), and at least according to one published report, the record really is the throwback to his classic sound that Stewart has been promising.

Rod Stewart Named 'Dull Man of the Year'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:40:29 +0000

In his career, Rod Stewart has received many honors. He's won various lifetime achievement awards, been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and been named a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Now he has another accomplishment to add to the list.

Rod Stewart Postpones 2013 Tour

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:59:13 +0000

We were looking forward to seeing Rod Stewart's 'Live the Life' tour this spring. However, we will have to wait a little bit longer. News coming out of the singer's camp says that he has had to push back the tour to the fall. The new dates are listed below.

Rod Stewart – 2012 Book of the Year Winner

Dave Lifton — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:01:30 +0000

Rod Stewart‘s best-selling memoir, ‘Rod: The Autobiography’ has won the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Award for Book of the Year. The award was voted on by our readers. Stewart won 35% of the vote, giving him a convincing win over the nearest competitors, Heart (20%) and Dee Snider (14%). The Rolling Stones (13%), Pete Townshend [...]

37 Years Ago: The Faces Split Up

Dave Swanson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:13:16 +0000

The Faces ended their short life in December of 1975. Sprouted from the ashes of the Small Faces after Steve Marriott left the group to form Humble Pie, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones recruited Ron Wood and Rod Stewart (both recently exited from the Jeff Beck Group) to comprise a true powerh

Rod Stewart Announces 2013 'Live the Life' Tour

Dave Lifton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:04:50 +0000

For three weeks next year, arenas across North America will rock to the sounds of some classic British blue-eyed soul. Yesterday (Dec. 3) Rod Stewart announced ten dates in the spring as the ‘Live the Life’ tour. The dates are listed below. And since his touring partner of the past few years, Stevie Nicks, will [...]

Rod Stewart Completes New Rock Album for 2013 Release

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:19:06 +0000

Rod Stewart has spent a good portion of the latter part of his career covering standards, but apparently the time has come for him to rock again. He’ll do so on a recently completed album that’s expected next year. Stewart tells Billboard of his upcoming release, “It’s all done mate. I produced it myself. It’s [...]

Rod Stewart on His Legendary Sex Life: 'After a While It Was Sad'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:51:44 +0000

Rod Stewart tells stories and names names in his new book, 'Rod: The Autobiography.' While the memoir doesn't his stores and digital retailers until later this month, the singer has been doing press and he hasn't been shy about talking about the women he's, umm … "dated."

Rod Stewart Tells His Story in 'Rod: The Autobiography'

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:02:43 +0000

Rod Stewart has lived a colorful life, and fans will get a chance to dig a little deeper into his story via the new book ‘Rod: The Autobiography.” Stewart has enjoyed a five-decade career that included stints in such influential acts as the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces before he eventually found his greatest [...]

Rod Stewart Working on Sequel to 'Gasoline Alley?'

Dave Lifton — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:16:14 +0000

It appears as though Rod Stewart‘s trek through the Great American Songbook has come to an end. After spending much of the past decade giving watered-down versions of classics by the likes of the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart and Irving Berlin, Stewart is returning to rock n’ roll.

Rod Stewart Reportedly Takes Fill-In Gig on 'The X Factor'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:16 +0000

We’re not quite sure how it happened, but all of a sudden, accepting a judges’ position on a reality competition series is the hippest thing to do — and with everyone from Steven Tyler to Britney Spears getting in on the action, Rod Stewart has decided to join the fun by filling in for Kelly Rowland on the U.K. version of ‘The X Factor.’

Rod Stewart Declares "Ice Baths Keep Me Fit" [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:49 +0000

Rod Stewart has a strange way of keeping his aging body fit, baths of ice. The 66 year old singer tells USA Today that "I keep fit, and after anything I do, like cycling, swimming, football, I hop in a bath of ice water up to about my privates. Works wonders, it does." I have a hard time reading any quote where Rod mentions his "privates", but if that's your thing check out the video of Rod after the jump.

Rod Stewart's A Grandfather

Steve Tanko — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:34:49 +0000

Over the weekend, Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberly gave birth to a baby girl. Rod was reportedly at the LA hospital when Kimberly gave birth, along with his wife, Penny Lancaster, and KIm’s mom Alana Hamilton, Rod’s first wife. The baby’s name hasn’t been released yet but she weighed in at more than eight pounds. The [...]

Ron Wood Gears Up For Stones Tour With Some Help From Rod Stewart

Steve Tanko — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:10:21 +0000

As the Rolling Stones get ready for a potential return to the road, heavy-hitter Ron Wood is warming up with Rod Stewart. Backstage at HRC on Sunday, Ronnie Wood revealed: “I need the practice of playing to a big crowd again, so I was chuffed when Rod invited me down.” Ron and former Faces pal [...]