Rod Stewart (born Roderick David Stewart, January 10, 1945) is a legendary British singer, songwriter, and record producer. With his raspy, soulful voice, charismatic stage presence, and eclectic musical style, he has enjoyed one of the longest and most successful careers in popular music. From folk and blues to glam rock, disco, and standards, Rod Stewart has sold over 250 million records worldwide and remains a beloved icon across generations. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNING

This eye-catching full-page ad promotes Ludwig’s “Rockers” drum heads, featuring Carmine Appice of the Rod Stewart Band. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Creem Date: May 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement THE STORY This eye-catching full-page ad promotes Ludwig’s “Rockers” drum heads, featuring Carmine Appice of the Rod Stewart Band. Appice enthusiastically endorses the product, highlighting their durability, tonal quality, and suitability for h

Melody Maker – July 3, 1976 TOP OF THE POPS feature One-page article covering the BBC Television Centre recording of Top of the Pops Article Highlights The article questions whether Top of the Pops has become “just a boring plug show?” It details the filming day at the BBC Television Centre in London on a Wednesday, featuring performances and appearances by David Bowie, Rod Stewart, and others. The piece discusses the production of the show, including the set, atmosphere, and

The June 26, 1976 issue of New Musical Express features an extensive photo and interview spread with Rod Stewart titled “It’s My Party ... And I’ll Pose If I Want To ...”, showcasing the rock star in various glamorous and candid poses. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major interior feature (Pages 18–19) THE STORY This multi-page feature includes striking black & white photographs by Pennie Smith of R

The July 1975 issue of Hit Parader features Lisa Robinson’s “Rock & Roll Hotline” column, a round-up of short news items covering John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Led Zeppelin, Nico, the Tommy film premiere, the Warner Bros. Music Show, and Slade’s upcoming film. Publication: Hit Parader Date: July 1975 Country: United States The column reports that John Lennon and Yoko Ono have got back together and are living on Manhattan’s West Side. Lennon is busy presenting the Record of the Ye

A lively and wide-ranging page from the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper featuring an engaging interview-style piece with Rod Stewart conducted by Rosalind Russell, capturing the rock star’s thoughts on life, fame, and his ongoing career during the height of his 1970s superstardom alongside other music industry news and gossip. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: News & Features / Artist Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING

News and features page from Disc magazine headlined “Faces Open In London”, covering major rock and pop stories including the Faces’ upcoming London shows, the Osmonds, Rick Wakeman quitting Yes, the Williams Twins as film stars, and various tour and album announcements. PUBLICATION: Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 4 THE STORY The page leads with news of The Faces opening in London, alongside coverage of the Osmonds, Rick Wakeman’s departure from

Playful full-page feature in Disc magazine exploring 1970s glam rock lookalike culture, focusing on Les Green frequently being mistaken for Rod Stewart due to his hairstyle, fashion, and stage image. PUBLICATION: Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 13 Title: OOZE THIS?????? GEEZER FINK????? EE IS???????? THE STORY The article highlights how fans and the public often confused Les Green with Rod Stewart. It includes quotes from Les Green reflecting on

This two‑page NME feature, written by Roy Carr and Charles Shaar Murray, serves as both a retrospective and a promotional

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Record Mirror Date: July 21 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Review Section – Discorama Title: Albums English & American This Record Mirror review section, titled Discorama, presents new album reviews divided into two categories: Albums English and Albums American. The layout features bold typographic headings and black‑and‑white artist photographs, capturing the magazine’s early‑1970s design style. Under Albums English, Rod Stewart’