by Rod Stewart
First published 2012
Rod Stewart opens his life story after five decades in music. The rock legend recounts his journey from modest British beginnings to fronting The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces. Stewart reveals the wild touring years with his bandmates and the creation of hits like "Maggie May," "Tonight's the Night," and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy." He chronicles his romantic relationships across three marriages and fathering eight children. The singer examines his evolution from young rocker to solo artist behind songs including "Hot Legs," "Young Turks," and "Forever Young." Stewart provides candid details about life on stage and behind the scenes during decades of global tours. His distinctive voice and songwriting shaped one of music's most successful careers, and now he shares the personal stories behind the public persona.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, personal
Tropes: rags-to-riches, rise-to-fame
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
394 pages · Hardcover · Crown Archetype