Rod Stewart on Fatherhood, Music Legacy & GQ Scandal with Russell Brand | Parkinson

Enduring Music Career

• 💡 Rod Stewart's album reached number one 35 years after his first, showcasing his remarkable career longevity.
• 🎶 He has released 35 albums throughout his career, maintaining a consistent presence in the music industry.
• 🎤 At 61, he still finds immense joy in touring and live performances, preferring the energy of an audience over studio work.

Fatherhood and Family Life

• 👶 Stewart vividly describes the water birth of his son Alastair, which ultimately transitioned to a normal birth due to an umbilical cord complication.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He has seven children and has been present for the birth of all but one, his first son born via Caesarean.
• 📰 He clarified tabloid rumors about getting a vasectomy, stating he only meant he would have "no more trains leaving the station" after one more child.

Passion for Football

• ⚽ Rod Stewart owns a full-size football pitch at his home, which has been used for training by professional teams like Liverpool, Newcastle, and Celtic.
• 🏟️ He actively organizes Sunday morning football games with his brother, who also serves as the referee.
• 💰 Stewart holds shares in Celtic FC, a club he deeply supports, and his son Alastair also has shares.

Russell Brand GQ Awards Incident

• 🎤 Stewart publicly confronted Russell Brand at the GQ Awards regarding Brand's alleged relationship with his daughter, Kimberly.
• 💬 He directly asked Brand on stage if he had "shagged" his daughter, a question Brand denied, appearing humbled by the confrontation.
• 🤝 Despite the incident, Stewart still considers Brand a "pal", acknowledging his cheeky but ultimately good nature.

Acting Ambition and Future Plans

• 🎬 Stewart expresses no ambition for acting, believing it's best to stick to his primary talent of singing.
• 🎥 He was offered a role in the "Escape to Victory" soccer movie but was unable to participate.
• 🗓️ His immediate plans include starting a tour in January, covering the United States before coming to the UK in the summer.