📰 Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip‑Article : Nov. 1972
- Faces
- Nov 1, 1972
- 2 min read
A lively, mischievous Circus West Coast column detailing the chaos, glamour and accidental injury orbiting Rod Stewart — from abandoned pool‑party schemes to studio lockdowns, Lamborghini shopping and an unfortunate run‑in with a tractor.
Circus Magazine
Date: November 1, 1972
Format: One‑page article
A moment of rock‑star excess, domestic mishap and Stewart’s unstoppable momentum.
đź“° Key Highlights
• Rod Stewart accidentally slices off the tip of his finger while fixing a tractor
• Faces retreat into the studio to work on their next LP
• Rod buys a tulip‑yellow Lamborghini on a whim
• Plans for a Jell‑O‑filled pool party abandoned for safety reasons
• Stewart continues writing lyrics while recuperating
• His mother chooses his singles — including “You Wear It Well”
đź“° Overview
Jacoba Atlas’s Circus column paints a vivid portrait of Rod Stewart at the height of his early‑’70s fame — glamorous, impulsive, accident‑prone and surrounded by a whirlwind of band antics, studio deadlines and family influence. The tone is humorous and affectionate, emphasising the absurdity of rock‑star domestic life.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Circus Magazine
Date: November 1, 1972
Format: One‑page article
Provenance Notes: Based on the original Circus West Coast column by Jacoba Atlas.
đź“° The Story
The article recounts:
• The Faces’ aborted plan for a Los Angeles pool party filled with Jell‑O
• Rod’s return to England after touring and finishing *Never a Dull Moment*
• His impulsive purchase of a Lamborghini en route to his estate
• The tractor mishap that resulted in a fingertip injury and ambulance trip
• Bandmate Ron Wood sending tapes for Rod to work on while recovering
• Rod’s mother selecting his singles, repeating her success after “Maggie May”
The tone is playful, gossipy and full of early‑’70s rock‑and‑roll absurdity.
đź“° Visual Archive
• Black‑and‑white portrait of Rod Stewart
• Caption highlighting the contrast between luxury and chaos
• Standard Circus West Coast layout
Rod Stewart in late ’72 — glamorous, unlucky and still writing hits through the bandages.
đź“° Closing Notes
This Circus feature captures the blend of humour, chaos and charm that defined Stewart’s world — a rock star whose life was as unpredictable as his music was successful.
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