Profile of the Day: Rod Stewart

Posted January 10, 2023 by Amanda | No Comment

Are you a fan of Rod Stewart? Today the music legend turns 78.

Image: Rod Stewart / Helge Øverås, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Born on January 10, 1945 in London, England, Stewart was the youngest of five children. He excelled at soccer in his youth, however, when his ambitions to become a professional soccer player were thwarted in the summer of 1960, Stewart decided to pursue a career in music. His distinctive voice set him apart from other artists of the era and over his long career, he would become one of the best selling music artists of all time. His tally of hit singles include, “Maggie May,” “Tonight’s the Night,” and “Downtown Train.” Even at 78, Stewart is still going strong and performing live for audiences around the world. 

What’s your favorite Rod Stewart song?

Explore Rod Stewart’s family tree on Geni and share how you’re connected to the legendary singer.

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