How many rock stars can say they have eight children and still joke about their wild past? Rod Stewart can. In a rare sit down, he spoke openly about being labeled a “Randy old sod” and why he always had a soft spot for blondes, thanks to icons like Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot. He shared his love story with Penny, his third wife and the battles they faced to grow their family.
Hearing him speak about fatherhood was moving. He admitted the pain of giving up his first daughter, Sarah, for adoption when he was young and broke. Years later, they reunited and that moment became one of the highlights of his life. His voice cracked slightly as he spoke about the IVF struggles he and Penny went through for their second child, proving that behind the music is a man who feels deeply.
Rod Stewart on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (UK) Full Interview + Live Song
Fans were quick to praise his openness. One person wrote that they had never seen Stewart “so vulnerable and proud all at once.” Another said this interview showed why he remains one of music’s most loved legends. Many called the live performance of “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” at the end “chilling” and “smooth as silk.” It felt like an intimate moment shared with the world.
After opening up about family and music, Stewart shifted gears to talk about his wild years on the road and his longtime friendship with Elton John. The way he laughed about their Christmas gift exchanges was pure joy, and it felt like the perfect moment to dive deeper into that friendship and the stories behind it.
Rod Stewart Meets with Elton John Every Christmas
In this conversation, Stewart recalled their early days, when both were discovered by Long John Baldry, and how they never missed a Christmas together. He laughed about checking into hotels under the name Fleetwood Mac when the Faces were banned and shared how “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” caused uproar among rock fans. Listeners loved hearing how a Brazilian tune partly inspired the song, proving Stewart always had his ear to the world.
Rod Stewart is more than a rock star. He is a storyteller, a father, and a man who has survived divorce, cancer, and controversy while keeping his humor intact. That mix of grit and warmth is why fans still pack arenas to see him sing. Follow Rod Stewart on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His life story is one you cannot stop reading and his music is one you cannot stop playing.