Rod: The Autobiography

Discover the captivating journey of Rod Stewart in 'Rod: The Autobiography'. This compelling memoir offers an inside look into the life of one of music's most iconic figures. Perfect for fans of rock biographies, this gripping autobiography chronicles Stewart's rise from a humble background to global superstardom. With 384 pages of astonishingly candid storytelling, readers will find themselves immersed in the tumultuous world of rock and roll, filled with anecdotes about legendary bands like The Faces and his transition into a solo powerhouse.

From his early gigs on London's R&B scene to his chart-topping hits like 'Maggie May', Rod shares the highs and lows of his illustrious career. Readers will enjoy tales of wild parties, notorious hotel antics, and the sheer thrill of performing before millions at record-breaking concerts. Stewart's life is also interwoven with personal trials, including his marriages, relationships with famous women, and his battle with cancer—making this more than just another rock autobiography.

Rod Stewart's memoir has been hailed as 'ridiculously funny' and 'one of the most entertaining books of the year' by esteemed publications. This paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2013, is a must-have for anyone interested in music history or the life of a rock legend. Don't miss the chance to add this engaging autobiography to your collection—and enjoy FREE shipping on your order today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099574750
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384


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'Ridiculously funny and astonishingly candid, Rod Stewart's memoir is the rock autobiography of the decade' Daily Mail

'One of the most entertaining, revealing, captivating books of the year' Independent

Rod Stewart was born the working-class son of a Scottish plumber in North London. Despite some early close shaves with a number of diverse career paths, ranging from gravedigging to professional football, it was music that truly captured his heart - and he never looked back.

Rod started out in the early 1960s, playing the clubs on London's R&B scene, before his distinctively raspy voice caught the ear of the iconic front man Long John Baldry, who approached him while busking one night on a railway platform. Stints with pioneering acts like the Hoochie Coochie Men, Steampacket, and the Jeff Beck Group soon followed, paving the way into a raucous five years with the Faces, the rock star's rock band, whose offstage antics with alcohol, wrecked hotel rooms and groupies have become the stuff of legend.

And during all this, he found a spare moment to write 'Maggie May', among a few others, and launch a solo career that has seen him sell an estimated 200 million records, be inducted into the Hall of Fame twice, and play the world's largest ever concert. Not bad, as he says, for a guy with a frog in his throat.

And then, there is his not-so-private life- marriages, divorces and affairs with some of the world's most beautiful women - Bond girls, movie stars and supermodels - and a brush with cancer which very nearly saw it all slip away.

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