Rod Stewart Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rod Stewart.

Rod Stewart, born on January 10, 1945, in London, England, is a legendary British rock singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the rock band Faces and later embarked on a successful solo career. Known for his distinctive raspy voice and charismatic stage presence, Stewart has established himself as one of the most iconic and enduring figures in the music industry.

In the early years of his career, Stewart gained recognition for his contributions to the rock music scene, releasing hit albums like "Every Picture Tells a Story" (1971) and "A Night on the Town" (1976). His unique blend of rock, folk, and blues, along with his soulful balladry, made him a fan favorite across a wide range of musical genres.

Stewart topped the charts numerous times with memorable hits such as "Maggie May," "Hot Legs," "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?," and "Forever Young." Throughout his career, he has sold over 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

Beyond his musical success, Stewart's flamboyant fashion sense and his signature hairstyle became an iconic part of his image. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a solo artist in 1994 and again as a member of Faces in 2012.

Rod Stewart continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying live performances and remains a beloved figure in the history of rock music.

What I do now is all my dad's fault, because he bought me a

What I do now is all my dad's fault, because he bought me a guitar as a boy, for no apparent reason.

Like everybody in show business, you think you're going to w

Like everybody in show business, you think you're going to wake up one day, and it's all going to be taken away from you. I think we all share an insecurity in that way, everybody in show business - the ones I talk to, anyway.

Well, I have a CBE and I accepted it with glee because it's

Well, I have a CBE and I accepted it with glee because it's not bestowed on you by the royal family, it's not bestowed on you by the government, you have to be nominated by the public.

You can be with one of the most beautiful women in the world

You can be with one of the most beautiful women in the world and still be unhappy.

I've been out with some extremely beautiful women who have h

I've been out with some extremely beautiful women who have had no sex appeal whatsoever. It really is a lot more than skin deep.

I've never been more in love with anyone nearly half my age

I've never been more in love with anyone nearly half my age than I am today. I'd get married in a minute if I weren't still married to somebody else.

I love change, I need it.

I love change, I need it.

I became famous, I think, really because of the interpretati

I became famous, I think, really because of the interpretation of other people's songs, way back when, and that's what I enjoy the most. And I'm a lazy bugger.

Half the battle is selling music, not singing it. It's the i

Half the battle is selling music, not singing it. It's the image, not what you sing.

I shouldn't have got married. My dad told me. I was 35 and I

I shouldn't have got married. My dad told me. I was 35 and I got married. He said, 'You're too young to be married'. 'What? I'm 35'. Said, 'You're far too young. You haven't lived yet'. He was right, bless him, thanks, Dad.

My dad bought me a guitar and people would ask me to play.

My dad bought me a guitar and people would ask me to play.

You go through life wondering what is it all about but at th

You go through life wondering what is it all about but at the end of the day it's all about family.

I was very fortunate that I saved my money and I still do.

I was very fortunate that I saved my money and I still do.

There is this power that comes with being famous.

There is this power that comes with being famous.

At my age you don't go into fatherhood lightly.

At my age you don't go into fatherhood lightly.

I see myself at 7:30 in the morning and it's not too pretty.

I see myself at 7:30 in the morning and it's not too pretty.

I have enough music coming out of my kids' bedrooms when I'm

I have enough music coming out of my kids' bedrooms when I'm at home.

I can definitely say the older I've got the better I've beco

I can definitely say the older I've got the better I've become at being a dad and a husband.

You shouldn't be in the music business if you're posing.

You shouldn't be in the music business if you're posing.

I want to go out at the top, but the secret is knowing when

I want to go out at the top, but the secret is knowing when you're at the top, it's so difficult in this business, your career fluctuates all the time, up and down, like a pair of trousers.