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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 (June 19, 1971) “Every Picture Tells A Story” – US (Chart Debut)
Debuting on the Billboard 200 on June 19, 1971, Every Picture Tells A Story became Rod Stewart’s first No.1 album in both the UK and US. A masterful blend of folk, rock, and blues, the album is widely regarded as one of his finest works and a cornerstone of 1970s rock. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Label: Mercury Date: June 1971 Catalogue: SRM-1-609 Format: Album (Stereo) Country: USA TRACK LIST Side A A1. Every Picture Tells A Story (Stewart, Wood) A2. Seems Like A L
Rod Stewart
Jun 18, 1971
The Faces / Rod Stewart (May 1971) “FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE” – Zigzag Magazine (UK)
A major multi-page interview feature in Zigzag magazine with Rod Stewart of The Faces, titled “FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE”, covering the band’s history, songwriting, live performances, and personal anecdotes. FEATURE Publication: Zigzag Magazine Issue: No. 19 Date: May 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Main Feature / Interview Spread Title: FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE THE STORY In this extensive interview, Rod Stewart discusses The Faces’ formation, their transition fr
Rod Stewart
Apr 30, 1971
New Musical Express (October 10, 1970) – “NME Top 30” Chart Page – New Musical Express.
A weekly chart feature presenting the NME Top 30 singles and Britain's leading albums for the week ending October 7, 1970, capturing a diverse and rapidly changing British music scene. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 10, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: Week Ending October 7, 1970 This edition of the NME Top 30 provides a snapshot of the British singles market during early October 1970. At the top of the chart is Freda Payne's Band Of
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Oct 9, 1970
Rod Stewart (September 11, 1970) – "It’s All Over Now" b/w "Jo’s Lament" Format: United Kingdom
Issued on 11 September 1970, this Vertigo 7" single captures Rod Stewart during the early rise of his solo career. Following the momentum of An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down, Stewart delivered a fiery, soulful cover of the R&B classic It’s All Over Now. Backed by members of The Faces, the single highlights his raspy voice and loose, live‑in‑studio energy. Stewart reshaped the song with a passionate, world‑weary performance that blended rock, soul, and pub‑rock swagger.
Rod Stewart
Sep 10, 1970
Rod Stewart (June 12, 1970) Gasoline Alley – Album LP & 8T US
Rod Stewart’s second solo studio album Gasoline Alley, released on June 12, 1970 in the United States on Mercury Records, featuring a distinctive cobblestone cover and marking his continued exploration of rootsy, folk-tinged rock with members of Faces. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Title: Gasoline Alley Date: June 12, 1970 Label: Mercury Records Format / Type: Studio Album (LP & 8-Track) Country: United States Catalogue: SR 61264 (LP) TRACK LIST Side A Ga
Rod Stewart
Jun 11, 1970
Long John Baldry And The Hoochie Coochie Men (June 19, 1964) “You'll Be Mine” / “Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air” – Single 7" UK
A powerful early British blues release featuring Long John Baldry with The Hoochie Coochie Men, this single includes Rod Stewart’s first known recording on the B-side. A raw, energetic take on American blues and gospel classics. Artist: Long John Baldry And The Hoochie Coochie Men Label: United Artists Date: June 19, 1964 Catalogue: UP 1056 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “You'll Be Mine” Written by: Willie Dixon B-Side: “Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air”
Rod Stewart
Jun 18, 1964
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