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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: 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


Rod Stewart: "Just One Smile" Review (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Smiler" , a one-page album review in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

Rod Stewart
Sep 27, 19741 min read


Rod Stewart: "Rod's New Single Farewell" Advert (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Farewell" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

Rod Stewart
Sep 27, 19741 min read


Rod Stewart: "Farewell" Single (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Farewell" backed with "Bring It On Home To Me / You Send Me" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Mercury...

Rod Stewart
Sep 26, 19744 min read


Rod Stewart / Faces Live Coast to Coast: Overture and Beginners
The album Rod Stewart / Faces Live Coast to Coast: Overture and Beginners was released on January 10, 1974, and entered the UK chart on January 26. It spent seven weeks on the chart, peaking at number three. The album features three songs from the Faces' previous albums, six from Stewart's solo releases, and two previously unreleased tracks: a cover of The Temptations' "I Wish It Would Rain" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy." The performance featured new Faces bassist, Tetsu Y

Faces
Jan 10, 19742 min read


Off The Record Advert : 1974
Rod & the Faces go off-script – boozy rock chaos unleashed! Rod Stewart & The Faces’ Off The Record , a one-page advert in Zoo World, January 3, 1974. More Faces riot fuel added weekly.

Faces
Jan 3, 19741 min read
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