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Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:04 +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 Shares Personal Details About His Life and Manhood

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:33:23 +0000

Rod Stewart spent an hour yesterday answering a wide variety of questions from fans on Twitter. Few had anything to do with his music or new album 'Time.' Most people wanted to know about his time with the Faces, his wife Penny and their sexual preferences and what he likes for breakfast. One guy even asked about his "little Rod," and the singer obliged him!

Rod Stewart Would Like to Reunite the Faces

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:17:58 +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, 'Time' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:20:34 +0000

Since 2002, Rod Stewart has released eight albums. Each and every one of them includes songs that were written before ‘Maggie May’ hit No. 1 in 1971. A lot of them, in fact, were written before the 68-year-old rock legend learned to walk. Five ‘Great American Songbook’ albums, a rock oldies collection, an R&B oldies collection and a Christmas album – that’s pretty much how Stewart has spent the past decade.

Weekend Songs: Rod Stewart, 'Every Picture Tells a Story'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:20:10 +0000

Classic rock is about heavy hooks, power chords, and tight harmonies, but it’s also about letting loose and enjoying the good times — and there’s no better time than Friday evening, when we pick up our paycheck, punch out of work, and enjoy a couple days of much-needed rest and relaxation. This week, in honor [...]

Rod Stewart Discusses His Return to Songwriting

Dave Lifton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:36:10 +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, 'Finest Woman' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:59:34 +0000

Rod Stewart has released 'Finest Woman' as the new single from 'Time,' the album set to hit stores on May 7. Stewart, is full of zeal*, but short on originality on this carbon copy of 'She Makes Me Happy,' another song from 'Time.'

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

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:29:59 +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 Title and Release Date for Upcoming Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:45:28 +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 15:35:29 +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.

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 Took Cocaine Anally

Dave Lifton — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:31:05 +0000

Few rock stars have been the subject of more outrageous rumors about their decadent lifestyle than Rod Stewart. Remember that one about the stomach pumping that you heard on the playground in sixth grade? In his new memoir, 'Rod: The Autobiography," Stewart finally addresses that infamous story and spreads something else unbelievable, that he used to insert cocaine through his rear end.

Rod Stewart Completes New Rock Album for 2013 Release

Chad Childers — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:06 +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 Working on Sequel to 'Gasoline Alley?'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:16:14 +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.

Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart in 1968 – The Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:04:25 +0000

British blues rockers the Jeff Beck Group got going in 1968 with the remarkable debut Truth. Included in the cast were future superstars Rod Stewart (vocals), Ron Wood (bass and guitars) and Aynsley Dunbar (drums). THAT is why the album still holds up today and is a perfect time capsule for th

Rod Stewart And The Faces Back Together

Carl Coffey — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:09:44 +0000

Rod Stewart will perform with the Faces for the first time in 19 years when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on April 14th. Rod and the band will perform a three-song set — two Faces songs and an earlier hit by Small Faces, who are also being inducted.

Rod Stewart To Become Sheriff — For A Day

Carl Coffey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:51:18 +0000

Rod Stewart will soon have a new title — sheriff — but it’s only temporary. Forbes.com says the rocker was among those in attendance at the Palm Beach Policemen’s Ball, a South Florida fundraiser for the local police.At the event the Rod was one of three winning bidders to become “sheriff for one day,” [...]

Rod Stewart's Autobiography Is Expected Next Fall

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:42 +0000

Rod Stewart has lived quite the rock ‘n’ roll life, fronting two revered bands, compiling a long list of solo hits and walking down the aisle more than once (usually with a model).

That said, he has more than enough material to fill an autobiography, and Stewart is in fact working on one that’s due in stores next fall from Crown Archetype, a division of Random House.

Rod Stewart Starts Las Vegas Residency

Carl Coffey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:27:56 +0000

Rod Stewart is bringing his extensive catalog to the Vegas stage. The veteran rocker is launching his two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Wednesday night. For “The Hits,” Rod says he’s packing his shows with the songs his fans want to hear, and his sets will feature a mix ofclassics like “Maggie May,” [...]