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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 [...]

40 Years Ago: The Faces Release 'Ooh La La'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:27:50 +0000

Released in April 1973, 'Ooh La La' was the fourth and final studio LP from the Faces. The ongoing mega-success of singer Rod Stewart's solo career would ultimately prove too difficult to keep the Faces raucous party going for much longer.

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, 'It's Over' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:07:12 +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, '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 Cover Art and Track Listing for 'Time'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:11:12 +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 — 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.

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 Tells His Story in 'Rod: The Autobiography'

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:00:43 +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 18:00:14 +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's Autobiography Is Expected Next Fall

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:42 +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 Moving To Some New Digs!

Big Bear — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:57:32 +0000

Rod Stewart is packing up the family and the station wagaon and heading to new digs! ROD STEWART will do a two-year concert residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The show is called “Rod Stewart: The Hits,” and that’s what you’ll get: the rock ‘n’ roll songs you know. All Rod All The time! [...]