Description
The extraordinary life and career of music legend Rod Stewart, in his own words for the first time.
With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting, and passionate live performances Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful music careers of all time. He was the charismatic lead singer for the trailblazing rock and roll bands The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, and as a solo artist, the author of such beloved songs as Maggie May, Tonight's the Night, Hot Legs, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Young Turks, Forever Young, and You Wear It Well. Now after more than five decades in the spotlight, he is finally ready to take a candid and romping look back at his life both on and off the stage. From his humble British roots to his hell-raising years on tour with his bandmates, not forgetting his great loves (including three marriages and eight children) and decades touring the world, Rod delivers a riveting ride through one of rock's most remarkable lives.Author: Rod Stewart
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Published: 05/07/2013
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780307987327
ISBN10: 0307987329
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Biography & Autobiography | Rich & Famous
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock
About the Author
ROD STEWART is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a Grammy Living Legend. In a career spanning five decades, he has sold more than 150 million records and continues to be one of the top-grossing and most beloved live performers in the world. In 2007, the Queen of England bestowed him the prestigious CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for his contributions to music. He lives with his wife, Penny Lancaster, and children in Beverly Hills, California and Epping, Essex.