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Rod Stewart: (Tarten Rocker)
From Faces' boozy charm to solo leopard-print excess, Rod's the raspy, cheeky heart of glam's underbelly. Maggie May stole your mum's heart; Sailing made sailors cry. Hair like a lion, hips like a sailor, voice like a cigarette soaked in honey. He drank, flirted, scored goals, and made stadiums feel like pubs, more drinks forthcoming


Rod Stewart: "Faceless Lover" Cover Feature (1976)
Rod Stewart's Faceless Lover , a cover, four-page feature, and album review in Creem Magazine , September 1, 1976.

Rod Stewart
Aug 31, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: "A Night on the Town Album" US Advert (1976)
Rod Stewart’s "A Night on the Town" , a one-page advert in Circus Magazine , August 24, 1976.

Rod Stewart
Aug 23, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: "The Killing of Georgie (Parts 1 and 2)" Single (1976)
Rod Stewart’s "The Killing of Georgie (Parts 1 and 2)" backed with "Fool for You" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

Rod Stewart
Aug 12, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: "A Vintage Step" Review (1976)
Rod Stewart’s "The Vintage Years 1969 - 1970" , a one-page review in Record Mirror & Disc , February 28, 1976. ROD STEWART: 'The Vintage...

Rod Stewart
Feb 28, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: "The Vintage Years" Advert (1976)
Rod Stewart’s "The Vintage Years" , a two-page advert in Record Mirror , February 28, 1976.

Rod Stewart
Feb 28, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rod's In Love" Feature (1976)
Rod Stewart’s "Rod's In Love" , a one-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine , January 1, 1976.

Rod Stewart
Jan 1, 19761 min read


Rod Stewart: This Old Heart Of Mine Single (1975)
A Soulful Atlantic Crossing Rod Stewart’s “This Old Heart Of Mine” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 7, 1975, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 1 / WB 6580). Backed with “All In The Name Of Rock 'N' Roll,” this Motown cover, written by Holland/Dozier/Holland, was the second single from the album Atlantic Crossing. Produced by Tom Dowd, the A-side’s soulful horns and Stewart’s raspy vocals peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart for 9 weeks. Issued in a Ri

Rod Stewart
Nov 7, 19752 min read


Rod Stewart: "A Successful Crossing" Review (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Nov 1, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: "Worth Wading For" Advert (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing", a one-page advert in Creem Magazine, October 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Sep 30, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rock & Roll History" Feature (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing" , a four-page feature and one-page advert in Circus Raves Magazine , October 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Sep 30, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: Single & Album Double Top (1975)
Rod Stewart's "Sailing" and "Atlantic Crossing" topped on their respective NME charts as published in New Musical Express on September 2,...

Charts
Sep 1, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: "On The Rod Again" Cover Feature (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "On The Rod Again" , a cover and six-page feature in Best Magazine (France) , September 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Aug 31, 19751 min read


Atlantic Crossing
Rod Stewart’s Sixth Solo Album Atlantic Crossing was released on August 15, 1975 by Warner Bros. Records. The album marked a significant...

Rod Stewart
Aug 14, 19754 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rod Faces The Music" Cover Feature (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "Rod Faces The Music" , a cover, three-page feature, and one-page news article in New Musical Express , August 2, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Aug 1, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rod's Got no Teeth" Review (1975)
Rod Stewart’s "Smiler" , a two-page album review in Beetle US Music Magazine , January 2, 1975.

Rod Stewart
Jan 2, 19751 min read


Rod Stewart: Question & Answer Cover Article (1972)
Rod Stewart’s Question & Answer , a cover and one-page article in Beat Instrumental , December 1, 1972.

Rod Stewart
Dec 27, 19741 min read


Rod Stewart: "Sprang From Captivity" Cover Feature (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Sprang From Captivity" , a cover and seven-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Rod Stewart
Dec 13, 19741 min read


Rod Stewart: Mine For Me Single US (1974)
A McCartney-Penned Gem Rod Stewart’s “Mine For Me” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the US on November 4, 1974, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 73636). Backed with “Farewell,” this soulful track, written by Paul McCartney, was the second single from Stewart’s sixth album Smiler. The US and Canada only release was produced by Rod Stewart, the A-side’s gritty vocals and brass-heavy groove peaked at No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cash Box said that "the song is a sensitive

Rod Stewart
Nov 4, 19744 min read


Rod Stewart: Smiler Album (1974)
On October 4, 1974, Rod Stewart's fifth solo album, "Smiler," was released on Mercury Records with the UK catalog number 9104 001. This...

Rod Stewart
Oct 3, 19742 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rod Gets a Facelift" Cover Feature (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Rod Gets a Facelift" , a cover and six-page feature in Creem Magazine , October 1, 1974.

Rod Stewart
Sep 30, 19741 min read
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